Full-time · On-site
Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations - CEO Office
This is a high-leverage role designed for a strategic operator who wants to work at the highest levels of a global fintech unicorn. You will be responsible for executing the CEO's most critical priorities, making it an ideal bridge for those moving from elite consulting into executive leadership. The role offers unparalleled exposure to global business scaling and M&A activity.
Airwallex · San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 17 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-leverage role designed for a strategic operator who wants to work at the highest levels of a global fintech unicorn. You will be responsible for executing the CEO's most critical priorities, making it an ideal bridge for those moving from elite consulting into executive leadership. The role offers unparalleled exposure to global business scaling and M&A activity.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead deep-dive investigations into business gaps and growth cases identified by the CEO
- Drive cross-functional projects focused on revenue growth and cost optimization
- Negotiate project timelines and deliverables with global department heads
- Synthesize complex data into actionable insights for executive business reviews
- Execute special projects related to organizational effectiveness and M&A
Essential
- Proven track record in strategy, operations, or management consulting
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential executive-level information
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion
- Strong capability in preparing materials for executive business reviews
- Independent thinker with a self-starter mindset
Preferred
- Experience in the fintech or global payments industry
- Background in M&A or organizational effectiveness projects
- Experience working in a high-growth, global technology environment
Key Skills
Advanced analytical and data-driven problem solvingExceptional verbal and written communicationStakeholder management and negotiationFirst-principles thinkingProficiency in AI tools for workflow optimizationProject management
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work with world-leading investors (Sequoia, Visa, Mastercard)
- High-visibility role within the CEO's office
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Global career opportunities across 26 offices
- Ownership-driven culture with 'founder-like' energy
Next step
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