A
Full-time · On-site

Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations - CEO Office

This is an elite 'Chief of Staff' style operational role designed for a high-performer who thrives on variety and high-stakes problem solving. You will serve as the CEO's tactical arm, moving between financial modeling, operational troubleshooting, and strategic planning. It is a rare opportunity to influence the trajectory of a global payments giant from the very center of power.

Airwallex · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Posted 17 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is an elite 'Chief of Staff' style operational role designed for a high-performer who thrives on variety and high-stakes problem solving. You will serve as the CEO's tactical arm, moving between financial modeling, operational troubleshooting, and strategic planning. It is a rare opportunity to influence the trajectory of a global payments giant from the very center of power.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute CEO-mandated special projects focused on growth and efficiency
  • Lead cross-functional teams to close business gaps and optimize performance
  • Develop data-backed business cases for new initiatives and M&A
  • Synthesize complex data into actionable insights for executive reviews
  • Ensure timely delivery of global strategic objectives through rigorous project management

Essential

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional deep-dives and special projects
  • Capability to handle highly sensitive and confidential executive-level information
  • Strong track record in business case development and strategic analysis
  • Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and negotiating timelines
  • Ability to prepare high-level materials for executive business reviews

Preferred

  • Experience in high-growth fintech or global financial platforms
  • Background in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy
  • Experience with M&A evaluation or organizational effectiveness projects

Key Skills

Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solvingFirst-principles thinkingAdvanced communication and presentation skillsAI-assisted productivity and problem-solvingProject management and executionData-driven insight generation

Networking

People to Know

Sign up to discover hiring managers, team leads, and key people at Airwallex.

Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work in a high-growth unicorn valued at US$8 billion
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership and the CEO office
  • Collaborative work environment with top-tier global talent
  • Ownership over high-impact, zero-to-one strategic initiatives
  • Global career opportunities across 26 international offices

Next step

Apply now

Found via careers.airwallex.com