
About Airwallex
Empowering businesses with seamless cross-border payments
Key Highlights
- Valuation exceeds $5 billion with $1.2 billion raised
- Over 20,000 corporate customers using its services
- Headquartered in Fitzrovia, London, UK
- Offers corporate cards and expense management solutions
Airwallex, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Fitzrovia, London, is a leading fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and foreign exchange solutions. With a valuation exceeding $5 billion, Airwallex has raised $1.2 billion in funding and serves over 20,000 corporate customers, provid...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy a flexible work environment with 3 months of 'work from anywhere' policy each year, along with on-site meals and snacks to enhance wor...
🌟 Culture
Airwallex fosters a culture focused on simplifying global financial transactions for businesses, aiming to disrupt traditional banking with competitiv...
Overview
Airwallex is seeking a Head of Start Up to lead their operations in Israel. You'll drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with a diverse team to enhance the company's global payments platform. This role requires strong leadership and expertise in building impactful teams.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a proven track record of leadership in startup environments, demonstrating the ability to build and scale teams effectively. Your experience includes driving strategic initiatives that align with company goals, and you possess a deep understanding of the financial technology landscape. You are motivated by the mission of empowering businesses through innovative financial solutions and have a strong entrepreneurial spirit that drives you to take ownership of your projects. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with cross-functional teams to turn ambitious ideas into reality. Your analytical mindset allows you to make data-driven decisions while balancing speed and thoroughness in execution. You are adaptable and can navigate the complexities of a fast-paced environment, ensuring that your team remains focused and aligned with the company's objectives.
Desirable
Experience in the payments or financial services industry is a plus, as is familiarity with AI and technology-driven solutions. You are comfortable using data analytics tools to inform your strategies and decisions, and you have a knack for identifying market opportunities that can drive growth. Your communication skills are exceptional, allowing you to articulate your vision clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the startup operations in Israel, focusing on building a strong local presence for Airwallex. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that drive user acquisition and engagement, ensuring that the company's offerings resonate with the local market. Collaborating with product, engineering, and marketing teams, you will work to enhance the user experience and streamline operations. You will also play a key role in fostering a culture of innovation within your team, encouraging creative problem-solving and the exploration of new ideas. As a leader, you will mentor and develop your team members, helping them grow in their careers while achieving collective goals. You will represent Airwallex at industry events and engage with local businesses to build partnerships that enhance our market position.
What we offer
Airwallex provides a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's growth trajectory. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about transforming the financial services landscape. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in our mission to empower businesses globally and be part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
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