Talent Acquisition Partner (Fintech)

TL;DR

Talent Acquisition Partner (Fintech): Driving growth across ANZ by managing end-to-end recruitment for GTM and senior corporate roles with an accent on strategic partnership with executives and data-driven sourcing. Focus on building high-quality pipelines, utilizing AI tools to optimize workflow, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Location: Must be based in Melbourne or Sydney (Hybrid: 3 days in office)

Company

Airwallex is a unified payments and financial platform for global businesses, valued at US$11 billion and operating across 27 offices worldwide.

What you will do

• Run full-cycle recruitment for a mixed portfolio, including high-volume GTM roles (AEs, AMs, SDRs) and senior corporate leadership positions.
• Develop and execute data-driven sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, market mapping, networking, and AI tools.
• Partner directly with executives and senior leaders to shape hiring plans and act as a strategic advisor on talent and market trends.
• Manage high requisition volume in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a relentless commitment to quality and cultural alignment.
• Utilize Ashby ATS and recruitment analytics to streamline workflows and generate insights for process improvement.
• Mentor peers and contribute to a culture of continuous experimentation with new recruitment tools and AI.

Requirements

• 7–12 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with proven success in both high-volume GTM and senior leadership hiring.
• Experience working in a tech or fintech company within high-growth, ambiguous environments.
• Strong ability to run end-to-end searches independently, from intake and sourcing to offer negotiation and closing.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and executives as a trusted advisor.
• Practical experience using AI tools and modern recruiting technology to improve speed and quality.
• Must be based in Melbourne or Sydney to support a hybrid work model (3 days in office).

Nice to have

• Recruiting track record for corporate functions such as Legal, Risk, Finance, and Operations.
• Experience building or refining interview frameworks and JD templates using data and AI.
• Familiarity with Ashby or similar ATS platforms and recruitment analytics.
• Experience mentoring other recruiters or leading complex, multi-role hiring plans across regions.

Culture & Benefits

• High-ownership environment valuing founder-like energy and a bias for action.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-visibility problems with a world-class team.
• Culture of accelerated learning and continuous improvement.
• Emphasis on using AI to work smarter and solve problems faster.