Airwallex is the AI-native financial operating system for a real-time, intelligent economy. More than 675,000 businesses, including McLaren Racing, Qantas, SHEIN, and TikTok, use us, directly or through our platform partners, to run their financial operations or build and monetize financial products of their own.
We started in Melbourne in 2015 to build the infrastructure global commerce runs on. We're the regulated backbone behind global payments: not by accident, but by design. A decade plus, 85+ licenses, and a financial infrastructure spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
We're co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, with more than 2,300 people across 27 offices. We hire builders with founder-level energy, people who move fast with good judgment, dig in with real curiosity, and make calls from first principles rather than waiting to be told what to do. Read our operating principles to see it in full.
About the Role
As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Airwallex, you will play a key role in building our high-performing teams. You'll take charge of the end-to-end recruitment process, partnering closely with leaders and hiring managers to identify, attract, and secure top talent across a range of critical functions. You'll drive scalable recruiting strategies, deliver exceptional candidate experiences, and help shape the future of Airwallex as we continue our rapid global expansion.
Responsibilities:
Own the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing to offer negotiation, across multiple business units and regions
Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates in a competitive market
Partner with business leaders to understand workforce planning needs and provide consultative guidance
Build and maintain a pipeline of diverse, top-tier talent through creative sourcing techniques and strong relationship management
Deliver a world-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
Analyze and report on recruitment metrics to inform continuous improvement
Contribute to employer branding, campus recruitment, and other strategic people initiatives
Requirements:
3+ years’ experience in talent acquisition, preferably within technology, fintech, or high-growth environments
Demonstrated success filling commercial and business-critical roles.
Proven ability to manage multiple searches and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; adept at building partnerships with hiring managers and leadership
Experience with modern sourcing techniques, ATS platforms, and recruitment analytics
Passion for building high-performing, inclusive teams
Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong attention to detail
What Sets You Apart:
Experience scaling hiring in a global fintech, payments, or SaaS company
Familiarity with international hiring and workforce planning
Track record of innovative approaches to employer branding and talent marketing
Ability to operate independently and thrive in ambiguity
What We Offer:
Play a pivotal role in Airwallex’s continued global scale and success
Opportunity to partner with exceptional teams and leaders
Competitive compensation and benefits
Dynamic, high-growth environment with clear career progression
Flexible, inclusive workplace culture
Join Airwallex and help us build the teams that will shape the future of global business.
Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third-Party RecruitersTo protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page.
Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). 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.
Equal opportunityAirwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. 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 when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Skills Required
- 3+ years' experience in talent acquisition (preferably technology, fintech, or high-growth environments)
- Demonstrated success filling commercial and business-critical roles
- Proven ability to manage multiple searches and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; build partnerships with hiring managers and leadership
- Experience with modern sourcing techniques, ATS platforms, and recruitment analytics
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong attention to detail
- Passion for building high-performing, inclusive teams
- Experience scaling hiring in a global fintech, payments, or SaaS company
- Familiarity with international hiring and workforce planning
- Track record of innovative approaches to employer branding and talent marketing
- Ability to operate independently and thrive in ambiguity
Airwallex Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Available descriptions highlight medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental‑health/EAP coverage for U.S. employees, with Modern Health/Rula noted in eligible markets. Feedback suggests this comprehensive core health coverage is a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. postings cite 20 vacation days plus 12 company holidays, alongside birthday leave and three volunteer days in some locations. These policies are portrayed as generous and complemented by flexible remote‑work options in approved locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Eligible employees may receive RSUs or stock options in many markets, with U.S. materials noting RSUs via Carta and performance‑based bonuses. Feedback suggests this ownership component is a key part of total compensation.
Airwallex Insights
What We Do
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 250,000+ businesses worldwide – including Brex, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN, McLaren 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 2,300 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 27 offices around the globe. Valued at US$11 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.
Why Work With Us
Airwallex was founded by people told their idea was unreasonable, and we've hired that way ever since. We move fast, think globally, and give you ownership from day one. If you want to pioneer global finance at scale alongside the ambitious, let's talk.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
At a global level, we have a strong in-office culture. We’ve invested in world-class office space in hub cities around the world. We see the benefits of in-person conversation, mentoring, and knowledge-transfer as vital to our long-term success.


















