Manager, Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide - including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more - with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you're ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

The Manager, Corporate Development will work in a high-caliber team and interact with many different parts of the organization such as Product, Finance, Legal, and CEO's office. You will play a key role in identifying and executing inorganic growth opportunities that accelerate our global roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• M&A Strategy & Execution: Work on end-to-end execution of acquisitions, from initial thesis and sourcing to valuation, due diligence, and closing.

• Build vs. Buy Analysis: Partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to evaluate white-space opportunities and determine the optimal path for market entry or product expansion.

• Market Intelligence: Monitor the global fintech ecosystem to identify emerging trends, potential targets, and competitive threats.

• Investment Management: Develop partnership, investment, and/or acquisition strategies that drive long-term strategic value and competitive advantage.

• Transaction Modeling: Build and manage complex transaction models, including accretion/dilution analysis, synergistic value assessments, and multi-year projections.

• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Support executive leadership in capital raising activities, including managing data rooms, investor Q&A, and high-stakes communication.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a dedicated Corporate Development role within a high-growth tech environment.

• Expertise in financial modeling (DCF, merger model, LTV/CAC) and PowerPoint

• Deep interest in or professional experience with global payments, FX, or financial infrastructure.

• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and external advisors during a live transaction process.