Airwallex

Operations

SeniorManager,Strategy&OperationsCEOOffice

$170–300k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations - CEO Office at Airwallex. Skills: strategy, operations, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management, problem solving. work closely with Airwallex’s leadership team on high-priority initiatives that shape the direction of the company globally. operate across strategy and execution: helping frame problems, drive alignment, and ensure complex initiatives move from idea to outcome”

Industry & Context.

Operations
Problems you'll solve

Exceptional problem-solving and structured thinking abilities; solve complex, company-critical problems; navigate ambiguity; solve difficult problems with imperfect information; practical problem solving; solve problems faster

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–8 years of experience in top-tier consulting, high-growth technology companies, investing, strategic finance, or similarly high-performance environments, Demonstrated track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable outcomes, Exceptional problem-solving and structured thinking abilities, executive communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics clearly and concisely, Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with high ownership and accountability, stakeholder management and influencing skills across seniority levels and functions, High degree of commercial judgment and operational pragmatism

Nice to Have

Experience in fintech, financial services, or other regulated industries, Experience working directly with senior executives or founders, Prior experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or strategic finance, Experience scaling products, markets, or operational functions in international environments, data analysis and business modeling capabilities, Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

What You'll Do.

work closely with Airwallex’s leadership team on high-priority initiatives that shape the direction of the company globally

operate across strategy and execution: helping frame problems

and ensure complex initiatives move from idea to outcome

Scaling new products and business lines globally

International expansion and market entry strategy

Regulatory and banking infrastructure initiatives

Organisational effectiveness and operating model design

Commercial acceleration and go-to-market execution

M&A evaluation and post-merger integration

AI-enabled operational transformation

Cross-functional strategic initiatives tied to company priorities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with Airwallex’s leadership team; regularly work with senior leaders across product, engineering, finance, commercial, legal, operations, and regional teams; stakeholder management and influencing skills across seniority levels and functions

Communication Scope

executive communication skills; ability to synthesize complex topics clearly and concisely; Communicates clearly and concisely

Process & Methodology

leading complex cross-functional initiatives, driving measurable outcomes, ensure complex initiatives move from idea to outcome

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