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As Senior Manager, Financial Partnerships, Global Card Networks, you’ll play a pivotal role in scaling Airwallex’s card issuing and acquiring businesses. You’ll be responsible for building and managing partnerships with global card networks (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc.) and regional/local card schemes, facilitating Airwallex’s entry into new markets, and unlocking strategic opportunities with our network partners. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deliver on critical initiatives and represent Airwallex at partner and industry events, helping to build our brand profile with partners and customers. This role is based in London.
Job Responsibility:
Build and manage partnerships with global card networks and local card schemes to support Airwallex’s card issuing and acquiring businesses
Facilitate Airwallex’s entry into new markets by coordinating network licensing, regulatory requirements, and program implementation
Identify and execute on strategic opportunities with network partners, including product/feature collaboration, new revenue streams, cost optimization, and co-marketing initiatives, amongst others
Negotiate and structure mutually beneficial partnership agreements, and oversee the execution of Airwallex’s obligations under these agreements
Represent Airwallex at partner and industry events, actively building our brand profile with partners and customers
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Commercial) for strategic planning, execution of critical initiatives, business analysis, and communications regarding partnership status and strategy
Requirements:
7+ years of experience working with payment networks, card schemes, financial institutions, or other players in the card issuing/acquiring industry
Deep understanding of card network dynamics, issuing and acquiring business models, and economics
Proven track record of building and managing strategic partnerships in a fast-paced, technology-led environment
Strong negotiation, relationship management, and commercial agreement structuring skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Product, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Commercial
International experience—working in multiple markets or managing cross-border relationships
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills—able to connect with stakeholders at all levels and communicate project expectations and progress effectively
Thrive under pressure—work well in a high-velocity environment with aggressive timelines, constant change, and dynamic priorities
Creative problem-solving skills and innate curiosity
Nice to have:
Experience at a global, high-growth fintech or pre-IPO startup
Experience building financial partnerships in a new geography
Experience with merchant acquiring and/or card portfolio management and optimizing pricing, interchange, and product profitability
Recognized as an industry thought leader
experience representing your company at industry events