Jobs at Airwallex
Airwallex, founded in 2015 in Singapore, has grown into a global fintech powerhouse that powers cross‑border payments for over 30,000 businesses worldwide. The company delivers a unified API platform that consolidates currency conversion, card issuance, and real‑time settlement, enabling startups and enterprises alike to launch international commerce without traditional banking friction.
Recruitment at Airwallex spans a wide spectrum of roles. Technical teams look for software engineers (backend, frontend, full‑stack, and DevOps) who can build scalable microservices; data scientists who can extract insights from high‑volume transaction data; and product, UX, and security specialists who shape the user experience and compliance framework. Non‑technical hires include sales, marketing, compliance, finance, and customer success professionals who help the platform reach new markets. Candidates can expect a fast‑moving, agile environment with frequent cross‑functional pair programming and a strong emphasis on continuous delivery.
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Head of Operations, US
Company: Airwallex
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 30, 2023
Airwallex, a global payments fintech company, is seeking a strategic operations manager for its US operations team. The role involves strategic planning, operational management, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, performance monitoring, compliance and risk management, and team development. The ideal candidate should be challenger-minded, solution-oriented, have strong problem-solving skills, be open-minded, and comfortable with ambiguity. Airwallex offers a dynamic work environment with regular team building events, flexible working, and opportunities for creativity.
Senior Software Engineer (Role is based in Amsterdam)
Company: Airwallex
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 28, 2023
Airwallex, a global payments fintech company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in modern engineering practices. The role involves working on exciting initiatives across the international payments platform, designing and building REST APIs, and delivering business outcomes. The ideal candidate should have experience in building payment gateways, acquiring platforms, or issuing platforms, and be familiar with local payment methods and cards. Airwallex offers a collaborative environment, regular team building events, and flexible working arrangements.
Operations Associate, Financial Partnerships
Company: Airwallex
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Sep 19, 2023
We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary. We organize regular team building events, encourage hybrid/flexible working, and we give our people the freedom to be creative. Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Evaluate these new mandates/bulletins, how reasonable they are, negotiate waivers if possible in order to minimize engineering resourcing. This may involve building new processes, streamlining existing workflows, leveraging technology, and implementing best practicesOwn triaging any escalations or asks, especially on merchant issues, from Financial Partners to ensure they are resolved in a timely manner to meet KPIsChange management - Works on ensuring that scheme mandates/bulletins don't slip through the cracks, keeping close tabs of these new releases and requirements. This includes tracking key documentation, working with product, and setting expectations with Financial Partners to ensure Financial Partners and Airwallex are set up for successDevelop continuous process improvements across Financial Partnerships and the rest of Airwallex’s teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. KPI is in tracking how many incidents arose due to missed mandates/bulletins.Partner with Financial Partners for close change management and ensure any new releases and/or requirements enacted are executed properly by Product and Operations teamsGenerate and present reports and metrics to US senior management and Financial Partners as neededBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as financial institutions and industry associationsYou Have:At least 4 years of experience, preferably with a fast-growing tech startup Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential; Experienced with SQL is ap lusExperience in problem-solving, including the ability to recognize non-obvious patterns and out-of-the-box thinking;Has strong project management skills for improving processes, policies and products;Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills Self-starter that can identify and prioritise opportunities to focus onExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsTechnology, financial services and/or experience in a high-growth environment are advantageousBachelor’s degree or equivalentAbility to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment;Excellent team player capable of learning and sharing knowledge in a team environmentAt Airwallex you’ll have the ability to make an impact in a rapidly growing, global fintech. You will lead a balanced approach of assessing risk and merchant experience and look after the fraud risk management / investigations across all of our product offerings, including Issuing, Online Payments, Bank Collect and Payouts etc., across the Americas.