About Airwallex

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 150,000 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 1,700 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across more than 37 locations around the globe. Valued at US$5.6 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Sequoia, Lone Pine, Greenoaks, DST Global, Salesforce Ventures and Mastercard, 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.

About the team

The Strategy & Operations team at Airwallex plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s overall growth and efficiency. We are a collaborative group of analysts, strategists, and operational experts who are passionate about translating vision into action. We leverage data insights, sharp problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the business to optimize processes, identify growth opportunities, and ensure Airwallex operates efficiently and effectively at scale.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, Revenue, the Executive Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the CRO and executive leadership, ensuring a smooth operation of our commercial initiatives and contributing to the overall success of Airwallex. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our CRO, gain insights into high-level strategic planning and be a part of a fast-paced, innovative environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CRO, including calendar management, travel arrangements, invoices/expense management for the Revenue Org, and meeting coordination.

• Organize and prepare for meetings/events/speaking opportunities, including drafting agendas, compiling relevant documents, and taking minutes (as required). Ensure follow-up on action items.

• Support the CRO with various projects, tracking progress and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.

• Handle all incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls, prioritizing and responding as necessary.

• Coordinate and manage logistics for internal and external events, such as team meetings, conferences, client events, speaking opportunities, etc.

• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

• Undertake special assignments and ad-hoc tasks as required to support the executive team and broader organizational needs.

Who you are

We’re looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7+ years of experience as an Accountant, Project Manager, Private Banker, Product Manager or Executive Assistant, preferably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Proactive problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, dedicated.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or Google Business tools and familiarity with project management tools.

• High level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the following areas of study are preferred: Accountancy, Business Administration, Management, Law

• Experience in the fintech or technology sector

Equal opportunity

Airwallex 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.

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.