Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations

The role

You will shape global corporate development strategy and drive strategic growth and investor engagement. You will identify M&A opportunities, lead execution, and build relationships with investors.

What you will do

• Identify, assess, and develop a pipeline of actionable M&A opportunities.
• Lead live M&A execution including modelling, due diligence, and integration.
• Build and maintain relationships with venture, growth, and public equity investors.
• Develop investor materials and communicate strategy and performance to stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Data Science, and the CEO’s Office to support fundraising and strategic initiatives.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or an equivalent field.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Investment banking experience, including M&A and live deal execution.
• Strong analytical skills and data literacy.
• Ability to create clear, concise investment memos and financial models.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of operating as a self-starter and managing a demanding workload.
• Strong sense of accountability for delivering important outcomes.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, financial services, and/or a high-growth environment.

About the company

Airwallex is an AI-native financial operating system used by over 675,000 businesses. It provides financial infrastructure and global payments across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.