Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance at Airwallex - San Francisco

About Airwallex

Airwallex is revolutionizing the way global businesses operate financially. As the only unified payments and financial platform built for the modern enterprise, we empower over 200,000 companies, including industry leaders like Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN, with fully integrated solutions. These solutions cover everything from business accounts and payments to spend management, treasury, and embedded finance on a global scale. Our mission is to build the financial infrastructure of the future, making it seamless for businesses to thrive in the global economy. Founded in Melbourne, Australia, Airwallex has grown into a global powerhouse with over 2,000 employees across 26 offices worldwide. With a valuation of US$8 billion, we are backed by world-leading investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital. We are seeking ambitious and innovative individuals to join our team and contribute to building the future of global payments and finance.

Role Overview: Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance

As a Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance, you will be at the forefront of Airwallex’s mission to empower platforms, SaaS companies, and marketplaces with world-class financial services. You will be responsible for defining and driving the product strategy, designing innovative solutions, and guiding high-velocity teams in launching and scaling global embedded finance experiences. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the embedded finance landscape, including payments, card issuing, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), and foreign exchange (FX). Your work will directly impact our customers and the future of finance.

A Day in the Life

Your day-to-day activities as a Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance, will be dynamic and varied. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect: * **Strategic Planning:** Defining and refining the embedded finance product strategy, aligning it with Airwallex’s overall business objectives. * **Solution Design:** Creating innovative and user-centric solutions for embedded finance products, considering technical feasibility and market needs. * **Roadmap Management:** Developing and maintaining a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing features based on business value and impact. * **Cross-functional Collaboration:** Working closely with engineering, design, and commercial teams to ensure seamless product development and launch. * **Partner Engagement:** Collaborating with world-class platforms and marketplaces to drive integration and adoption of our embedded finance offerings. * **Market Analysis:** Conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions. * **User Research:** Gathering and analyzing user feedback to improve product features and user experience. * **Product Specifications:** Developing detailed product specifications and user stories to guide the development team. * **Performance Monitoring:** Tracking product performance and identifying areas for improvement. * **Stakeholder Communication:** Communicating product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders across the organization.

Why San Francisco?

San Francisco is a global hub for technology and innovation, making it an ideal location for Airwallex to drive its embedded finance initiatives. The city’s vibrant ecosystem of startups, tech companies, and financial institutions provides a rich environment for collaboration and growth. Being based in San Francisco allows you to: * **Access Top Talent:** San Francisco attracts some of the brightest minds in the tech industry, providing access to a highly skilled and diverse talent pool. * **Network with Industry Leaders:** The city hosts numerous industry events and conferences, offering opportunities to network with leaders in the fintech and embedded finance space. * **Stay Ahead of Trends:** San Francisco is at the forefront of technological innovation, allowing you to stay ahead of the latest trends and developments in the industry. * **Collaborate with Partners:** The city is home to many of Airwallex’s key partners and customers, facilitating close collaboration and driving product adoption.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to fostering the growth and development of our employees. As a Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance, you will have opportunities to advance your career in various directions. Potential career paths include: * **Senior Staff Product Manager:** Leading larger and more complex product initiatives, with increased responsibility for strategic decision-making. * **Principal Product Manager:** Focusing on high-level product strategy and vision, working closely with executive leadership. * **Director of Product Management:** Managing a team of product managers and overseeing a portfolio of products. * **VP of Product:** Leading the entire product organization and driving the company’s product strategy. We provide ongoing training and mentorship programs to help you develop your skills and advance your career within Airwallex. ## Salary and Benefits Airwallex is committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. The estimated salary range for a Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance in San Francisco is $175,000 to $250,000 per year. This range is based on market data and may vary depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, we offer: * **Equity:** Participation in Airwallex’s equity program, allowing you to share in the company’s success. * **Health Insurance:** Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. * **Paid Time Off:** Generous paid time off and holidays to promote work-life balance. * **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Flexible work arrangements to accommodate your personal needs. * **Professional Development:** Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills. * **Employee Assistance Program:** Access to an employee assistance program for confidential counseling and support. * **Wellness Programs:** Wellness programs to promote physical and mental health. * **Commuter Benefits:** Commuter benefits to help offset the cost of transportation. * **Retirement Savings Plan:** 401(k) or other retirement savings plan to help you save for the future. * **Parental Leave:** Generous parental leave policy for new parents. * **Company-Sponsored Events:** Company-sponsored events and activities to foster team building and camaraderie. ## Airwallex Culture At Airwallex, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We value individuals who are: * **Builders:** We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want to make a real impact. * **Mission-Driven:** We are motivated by our mission to build the financial infrastructure of the future. * **Curious:** We dig deep with curiosity and make decisions from first principles. * **Collaborative:** We are humble and collaborative, working together to solve tough challenges. * **Results-Oriented:** We “get stuff done” end-to-end, delivering high-quality products and services. * **Tech-Savvy:** We use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful contribution to the company’s success. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-paced environment, Airwallex is the place for you. ## How to Apply If you are interested in joining the Airwallex team as a Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance, please submit your application online through our careers page. Be sure to include your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant information that showcases your skills and experience. We look forward to hearing from you! ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. **What is Airwallex?** Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses, empowering over 200,000 companies worldwide with integrated solutions for business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury, and embedded finance. 2. **What does a Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance do?** A Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance defines and drives the product strategy, designs innovative solutions, and guides teams in launching and scaling global embedded finance experiences. 3. **What skills are required for this role?** Key skills include product strategy, embedded finance knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, market analysis, and communication. 4. **What is the career path for this role?** Potential career paths include Senior Staff Product Manager, Principal Product Manager, Director of Product Management, and VP of Product. 5. **What is the salary range for this role?** The estimated salary range for a Staff Product Manager, Embedded Finance in San Francisco is $175,000 to $250,000 per year. 6. **What benefits does Airwallex offer?** Airwallex offers competitive salary and equity packages, comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. 7. **What is the company culture like at Airwallex?** Airwallex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership, valuing builders, mission-driven individuals, and results-oriented team members. 8. **Where is this role located?** This role is based in San Francisco, California. 9. **How can I apply for this role?** You can submit your application online through the Airwallex careers page. 10. **What is embedded finance?** Embedded finance refers to the integration of financial services into non-financial platforms, products, or services, allowing businesses to offer financial solutions directly to their customers.