Airwallex

Airwallex

1,800 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2015

Airwallex Career Growth & Development

Updated on September 30, 2025

Career Progression Paths

Here’s how your career can grow at Airwallex: clear paths, frequent progress checks, and the chance to build industry‑defining products.

  • Twice‑yearly performance cycles drive promotions and compensation, anchored to outcomes and Operating Principles.
  • Divisional Career Progression Pathways set skill and competency expectations by job family, giving you a transparent route to level up.
  • Engagement surveys show strong Growth & Development scores with 88% sharing they had manager‑led growth discussions in the past 6 months. 86% said they have had opportunities to learn and grow (e.g. through new projects on the job, working with peers, or trainings) in the last 12 months.
  • Build on cutting‑edge work with high‑caliber teams: Airwallex was named No. 3 in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (Finance, 2025).
  • RSUs provide long‑term ownership and a modern equity experience to reward impact as you grow.

Learning & Upskilling Opportunities

Airwallex supports employees in learning new skills through clear pathways, structured development, and hands‑on opportunities to build.

  • Twice‑yearly performance cycles, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and regular feedback make growth conversations a built‑in part of your role.
  • Divisional Career Progression Pathways outline the skills and competencies by job family so you know exactly what to develop to reach the next level.
  • Targeted programs like Airwallex Elevate, self‑paced LMS learning, role‑based training (e.g., interview and manager enablement), plus external learning/membership stipends support continuous upskilling.
  • Learn by building through hackathons and innovation awards that let you experiment, ship real products, and get recognized for new capabilities.
  • A culture of embedded learning—recognized externally as Best Employer of the Year by Asia Fintech Awards and strong Growth & Development scores in engagement surveys reinforce continuous learning in day‑to‑day work. 88% sharing they had manager‑led growth discussions in the past 6 months. 86% said they have had opportunities to learn and grow (e.g. through new projects on the job, working with peers, or trainings) in the last 12 months.

     

Mentorship & Coaching

Airwallex offers practical, multi‑layered mentorship and coaching so you can grow fast with support from managers, peers, and experts.

  • Manager coaching and IDPs: Regular feedback in 1:1s, twice‑yearly growth conversations, and Individual Development Plans built into the performance cycle.
  • Leadership development: Role‑based enablement through programs like Airwallex Elevate for first‑time managers, self‑paced LMS learning, and targeted training to build leadership skills.
  • Peer mentorship and communities: Optional peer feedback during reviews, plus hackathons and innovation awards that foster cross‑functional learning and hands‑on mentorship while shipping real products.
  • External coaching (regional): In select locations (e.g., US), employees receive on‑demand Modern Health access—six private coaching and six therapy sessions—fully covered.
  • Career frameworks: Clear Divisional Career Progression Pathways guide mentor‑led skill building and expectations at each level.
  • Culture of learning: Engagement surveys show strong Manager and Growth & Development scores, reflecting frequent growth discussions and actionable coaching.