Airwallex

Director, SEO Marketing

United States

$220,000 – $270,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,700 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

About the team

The Marketing team at Airwallex drives brand awareness and customer engagement through innovative and strategic campaigns. We work to communicate the value of our financial solutions, attract new customers, and strengthen relationships with existing ones. By leveraging data-driven insights and creative strategies, we ensure Airwallex stands out in a competitive market. Our team is passionate about telling the Airwallex story and supporting the company's growth and success.

What you’ll do

As our Global SEO Director, you’ll be at the helm of one of our most strategic growth channels, responsible for shaping and executing a global SEO strategy that doesn’t just chase traffic—but attracts, educates, and converts the right audience. You’ll own organic search targets, work across content, technical SEO, design, and product marketing teams to ensure that Airwallex dominates in search, stays ahead of algorithm shifts, and builds a scalable organic growth engine.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a global SEO strategy focused on high-intent keywords, local market nuances, and sustainable growth, beyond just following the competition.
  • Build, mentor, and inspire a team of SEO experts, content strategists, and agencies across the globe.
  • Partner with engineering to enhance site architecture, crawlability, and performance while optimizing for search engine algorithms.
  • Collaborate with content and product marketing teams to create data-driven, authoritative content that ranks and drives conversions.
  • Experiment with emerging search channels like YouTube, ChatGPT, and AI-driven discovery platforms to future-proof our organic presence.
  • Test new tactics, landing pages, and structured data strategies to improve discoverability and engagement.
  • Educate and advocate for SEO best practices across the organization, making it a key driver of business impact.

Who you are

We're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role.

Minimum qualifications:

  • 15 years of Marketing experience including proven successes leading and scaling SEO programs for high-growth companies with global presence, ideally in fintech, SaaS, or B2B companies.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field.
  • Experience optimizing for SEO in channels beyond Google.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience building and leading high-performance teams.
  • Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience driving business outcomes with SEO.
  • Deep knowledge of technical SEO, content marketing, and analytics. You can dive into site architecture and also craft compelling content strategies.
  • Demonstrated experience using data to drive business decisions.
  • Ability to work seamlessly with content, engineering, product marketing, and growth teams to implement SEO initiatives.

Equal opportunity

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religi

Skills

SEO
Content Strategy
Technical SEO
Organic Search
Marketing Strategy
Data Analysis
Campaign Management
Brand Awareness
Customer Engagement
Product Marketing

Airwallex

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

About Airwallex

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. The company offers a range of financial services such as multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services are designed to facilitate efficient and cost-effective international transactions. Airwallex uses advanced technology to ensure that these transactions are fast and secure. Unlike many competitors, Airwallex focuses on building financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy, allowing businesses to operate seamlessly across borders. The company's goal is to simplify global payments and make them accessible to businesses worldwide.

Eastern District, Hong KongHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$877.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Employee Equity Programs

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode Airwallex's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in Asia-Pacific, especially China, may impact Airwallex's operations.
Volatility in foreign exchange rates poses a risk to Airwallex's revenue streams.

Differentiation

Airwallex offers a comprehensive suite of cross-border payment solutions for businesses.
The company integrates financial services into platforms, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.
Airwallex's global presence with ten international offices supports its expansive service offerings.

Upsides

Airwallex reported an 83% revenue increase in APAC, showcasing strong regional growth.
The partnership with Carwow enhances Airwallex's visibility and operational efficiency in the UK.
Airwallex's expansion in EMEA with new offices boosts its international market presence.

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