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Director of Investor Relations jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a specialty occupation foundation: typically a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. Employers file an I-129 petition and a certified LCA with DOL before you can start. H-1B status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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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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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Investor Relations Managers and map your degree directly to the listed knowledge requirements. USCIS scrutinizes whether your field of study aligns with the specific duties, so a finance or economics credential typically anchors the petition more cleanly than a general business degree.
Target companies with active H-1B LCA histories
Use Migrate Mate to search Director of Investor Relations roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies already familiar with the DOL certification process for finance leadership roles, cutting the time you spend vetting whether a firm will sponsor.
Understand the LCA worksite requirement before accepting offers
Each office location where you'll work needs its own certified LCA. If the role is hybrid across multiple states or the company plans to relocate you, confirm the employer is prepared to file separate LCA certifications for each worksite before you sign anything.
Prepare for prevailing wage scrutiny in your metro market
Run your anticipated base compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area. DOL sets four wage levels, and investor relations director roles typically land at Level III or IV, so an offer below that threshold can delay or invalidate your LCA certification.
Anticipate an RFE if your duties include generalist management
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence when investor relations roles blend communications or general management tasks with core finance duties. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to draft a job description that emphasizes degree-specific analytical work, capital markets strategy, and SEC disclosure responsibilities.
Account for cap timing when negotiating your start date
If you're not in H-1B status already, the annual cap and selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration cycle with USCIS before setting an expected start date. Building a three to four month buffer into your offer negotiation protects both you and the employer from a compressed timeline.
H-1B Visa Director of Investor Relations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Investor Relations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, the role typically qualifies. Investor relations at the director level requires applying specialized knowledge in financial reporting, capital markets analysis, SEC disclosure, and corporate finance strategy, all of which normally require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or accounting. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and degree requirement the employer documents in the I-129 petition, so the offer letter and position description need to reflect that degree-level specialization clearly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Director of Investor Relations positions?
Publicly traded companies with dedicated investor relations functions are the most consistent sponsors, since they need professionals who can manage SEC filings, earnings communications, and institutional investor relationships full time. Browse Director of Investor Relations roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing histories for finance leadership positions, which saves significant research time compared to filtering general job boards.
What documents should I prepare before an employer starts my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, your current passport and any prior visa stamps or I-94 records, and a detailed resume matching the duties in the job description. If your degree field is adjacent rather than directly in finance, gather any professional certifications like the CFA or CPA and documentation of specialized coursework that supports the specialty occupation argument.
How long does H-1B status last for a Director of Investor Relations role?
H-1B status is approved for up to three years initially and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible only if an employment-based green card petition is already in process and meets specific eligibility thresholds under AC21. Extensions are employer-specific, so a change in employer requires a new I-129 petition before or concurrent with starting the new role.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already a Director of Investor Relations?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your current status is valid and you haven't had a gap in authorized employment. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for each worksite and submit the I-129 before your first day, so coordinate timing carefully with their immigration team.