# Global Lead, Commercial Risk Strategy at Airwallex

- Company: Airwallex
- Company website: https://www.airwallexhelpau.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: US - San Francisco
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $190K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-23
- Apply by: 2026-11-07
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/airwallex/7bef59e5-5498-4483-9e46-37c750c6a694
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/airwallex-global-lead-commercial-risk-strategy/

## About the role

Reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer, you will build and lead the first line commercial risk function for Airwallex. You will define the commercial risk strategy, own the supportability frameworks that govern which customers and use cases we back, and be the primary interface between the commercial organisation, the CRO and second and third line risk teams.

## What they're looking for

- 10–12 years of risk management experience within financial services, with significant time spent in 1st line or business-aligned roles directly interfacing with front-office or Sales teams
- Deep expertise in at least two of the following areas: credit and portfolio risk, payments or merchant risk, operational and conduct risk, or enterprise risk
- Proven track record of designing and implementing practical risk frameworks that materially influence commercial strategy within a Three Lines of Defense (3LoD) model
- Strong analytical data literacy with the ability to define KPIs, interrogate dashboards, and balance quantitative metrics with qualitative business judgment
- Exceptional communication skills , with a demonstrated ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear commercial language and navigate tough "risk vs. revenue" discussions with senior stakeholders
- Experience in high-growth, product-led fintech environments (e.g., payments, issuing, FX, or modern banking)

Tags: Strategy & Operations