Director, International Expansion — CEO Office
Core
Lead Airwallex's global expansion into new markets, shaping strategy, securing regulatory licenses, and building operational foundations for international growth.
Role type
Senior IC strategy & operations director (international expansion)
Builds
Global market-entry initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and operational infrastructure for new regions
Domain
Fintech, global payments, financial services
Required skills
International market entry strategy, regulatory licensing and compliance, cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management, product localization, operational scaling, executive alignment, team building, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Fintech or payments industry experience, leading high-growth teams, navigating complex regulatory environments, building scalable expansion frameworks
Technologies
AI, automation tools, regulatory intelligence platforms
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end market entry from assessment to launch; define regulatory and operating models; influence product and infrastructure strategy; lead a high-performing team; drive executive alignment and investment decisions; build external relationships with regulators and partners; develop scalable expansion processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC