Senior Level Director of Corporate Development Jobs
Senior level director of corporate development jobs place experienced dealmakers in charge of M&A strategy, partnership structuring, and the cross-functional teams that drive transactions from origination through close. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like JPMorganChase, BD, and EXL hiring at this level now.
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About Airwallex
Airwallex is the AI-native financial operating system for a real-time, intelligent economy. More than 675,000 businesses, including McLaren Racing, Qantas, SHEIN, and TikTok, use us, directly or through our platform partners, to run their financial operations or build and monetize financial products of their own. We started in Melbourne in 2015 to build the infrastructure global commerce runs on. We're the regulated backbone behind global payments: not by accident, but by design. A decade plus, 85+ licenses, and a financial infrastructure spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We're co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, with more than 2,700 people across 27 offices. We hire builders with founder-level energy, people who move fast with good judgment, dig in with real curiosity, and make calls from first principles rather than waiting to be told what to do. Read our operating principles to see it in full.
How You'll Make Impact
You'll shape Airwallex's global corporate development strategy in line with the company’s long-term vision and help drive strategic growth and investor engagement globally.
- Identify, assess, and develop a pipeline of actionable M&A opportunities, from tuck-in acquisitions to larger transformational transactions.
- Lead live M&A execution, including operating and financial modelling, due diligence, cross-functional coordination, and post-acquisition integration.
- Build and maintain relationships with venture, growth, and public equity investors.
- Develop clear investor materials and communicate Airwallex’s strategy, performance, and growth drivers to internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Data Science, the CEO’s Office, and other teams to support fundraising, strategic finance initiatives, and high-impact decisions across the business.
This role is prioritized for New York, with San Francisco also under consideration, and you'll be expected to work from the office three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays).
Essentials
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or an equivalent field.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Investment banking experience, including M&A and live deal execution.
- Strong analytical skills and data literacy, with the ability to create clear, concise investment memos and financial models.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to senior management and external stakeholders.
- A track record of operating as a self-starter, prioritising effectively, and managing a demanding workload.
- A strong sense of accountability for delivering important outcomes.
Preferred
- Experience in technology, financial services, and/or a high-growth environment.
You'll thrive here if
- You're comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and moving quickly anyway.
- You connect dots across functions and hold the big picture without losing grip on the details.
- You simplify complexity rather than hiding behind it.
- You come to the table with a point of view, not just a problem.
- You can advocate hard for a position, then fully support the team’s direction once a call is made.
Learn More About Your Team
Finance & Corporate Development helps Airwallex grow with control. We're a trusted partner to the business, providing actionable insights on performance, supporting market and product expansion and helping to shape the future of our product. We ensure that Airwallex meets its financial reporting, tax and safeguarding obligations globally. We work with existing and prospective investors to raise capital and ensure it is deployed effectively. This is a team for people who want to reimagine how the CFO office works. We’re looking for founder-like energy, high integrity and a passion for technology. You'll thrive here if you enjoy working cross-functionally, think from first principles and can balance speed of execution with analytical precision.
Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third-Party Recruiters
To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.
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, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Compensation Range: $220K - $275K
About Airwallex
Airwallex is the AI-native financial operating system for a real-time, intelligent economy. More than 675,000 businesses, including McLaren Racing, Qantas, SHEIN, and TikTok, use us, directly or through our platform partners, to run their financial operations or build and monetize financial products of their own. We started in Melbourne in 2015 to build the infrastructure global commerce runs on. We're the regulated backbone behind global payments: not by accident, but by design. A decade plus, 85+ licenses, and a financial infrastructure spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We're co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, with more than 2,700 people across 27 offices. We hire builders with founder-level energy, people who move fast with good judgment, dig in with real curiosity, and make calls from first principles rather than waiting to be told what to do. Read our operating principles to see it in full.
How You'll Make Impact
You'll shape Airwallex's global corporate development strategy in line with the company’s long-term vision and help drive strategic growth and investor engagement globally.
- Identify, assess, and develop a pipeline of actionable M&A opportunities, from tuck-in acquisitions to larger transformational transactions.
- Lead live M&A execution, including operating and financial modelling, due diligence, cross-functional coordination, and post-acquisition integration.
- Build and maintain relationships with venture, growth, and public equity investors.
- Develop clear investor materials and communicate Airwallex’s strategy, performance, and growth drivers to internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Data Science, the CEO’s Office, and other teams to support fundraising, strategic finance initiatives, and high-impact decisions across the business.
This role is prioritized for New York, with San Francisco also under consideration, and you'll be expected to work from the office three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays).
Essentials
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or an equivalent field.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Investment banking experience, including M&A and live deal execution.
- Strong analytical skills and data literacy, with the ability to create clear, concise investment memos and financial models.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to senior management and external stakeholders.
- A track record of operating as a self-starter, prioritising effectively, and managing a demanding workload.
- A strong sense of accountability for delivering important outcomes.
Preferred
- Experience in technology, financial services, and/or a high-growth environment.
You'll thrive here if
- You're comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and moving quickly anyway.
- You connect dots across functions and hold the big picture without losing grip on the details.
- You simplify complexity rather than hiding behind it.
- You come to the table with a point of view, not just a problem.
- You can advocate hard for a position, then fully support the team’s direction once a call is made.
Learn More About Your Team
Finance & Corporate Development helps Airwallex grow with control. We're a trusted partner to the business, providing actionable insights on performance, supporting market and product expansion and helping to shape the future of our product. We ensure that Airwallex meets its financial reporting, tax and safeguarding obligations globally. We work with existing and prospective investors to raise capital and ensure it is deployed effectively. This is a team for people who want to reimagine how the CFO office works. We’re looking for founder-like energy, high integrity and a passion for technology. You'll thrive here if you enjoy working cross-functionally, think from first principles and can balance speed of execution with analytical precision.
Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third-Party Recruiters
To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.
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, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Compensation Range: $220K - $275K
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Senior Level Director of Corporate Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of corporate development job?
Employers at this level expect a demonstrated history of leading full-cycle M&A transactions, not just supporting them. Candidates who stand out can speak to deals they owned end-to-end, including target identification, financial modeling, due diligence management, and integration planning. Board-level communication experience and a network in your target industry add meaningful weight to any application at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level director of corporate developments?
Companies hiring senior level director of corporate developments right now include JPMorganChase, BD, and EXL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large corporations with active M&A pipelines, private equity-backed platforms pursuing buy-and-build strategies, and growth-stage companies building their corporate development function for the first time.
Are there remote senior level director of corporate development jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level still require regular on-site presence given the cross-functional collaboration and executive interaction they involve. About 60% of senior level director of corporate development openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so flexibility exists but varies significantly by employer type and deal volume.
What makes a director of corporate development role senior level?
Senior level roles carry full ownership of the transaction process rather than supporting it. That means setting deal criteria, managing external advisors, presenting to executive leadership and boards, and often mentoring junior analysts or associates on the team. The scope extends beyond individual deals to shaping the company's inorganic growth strategy and building repeatable M&A processes.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of corporate developments?
Senior Level director of corporate development roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive the most hiring because they combine high acquisition activity, complex deal structures, and the financial resources to support a dedicated senior corporate development function.