Country Manager, Indonesia

ABOUT AIRWALLEX Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,200 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us. ATTRIBUTES WE VALUE We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles https://www.airwallex.com/us/operating-principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor. You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next. THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Country Manager, Indonesia to launch and scale our Indonesia business. This is a high-impact role for a commercial leader who enjoys building in new markets, navigating regulatory complexity, and driving growth. Reporting to our Head of SEA Expansion, you will own the Indonesia P&L and country strategy across go-to-market, regulatory and licensing, partnerships, and team build-out. You will work closely with regional and global leadership to establish Indonesia as a flagship market for Airwallex in Southeast Asia. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING - Define and execute the Indonesia country strategy, including market priorities, product focus, go-to-market approach, and local partnerships. - Own commercial outcomes for Indonesia, including revenue, Gross Profit, Total Payment Volume, and new customer acquisition. - Build strong relationships across regulators, banks, fintechs, and ecosystem partners to support market entry and long-term growth. - Partner closely with internal Legal, Risk and Compliance teams to manage regulatory and licensing requirements. - Support and coach local sales and partnerships teams to win enterprise and SME opportunities. - Represent Indonesia in regional planning and work with global teams to localise products and processes. - Build and scale a high-performing local team with strong operating rhythms, clear goals, and a high-ownership culture. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING - 10+ years of relevant experience across fintech, payments, banking, financial services, strategy, or business development. - Strong experience in Indonesia, with a deep understanding of the local financial services, payments, and fintech ecosystem. - Proven experience in roles that combine regulatory engagement and commercial leadership. - Strong track record in sales, business development, and partnerships, with experience delivering against revenue or growth targets. - Experience working on regulatory, licensing, or policy-related matters with Indonesian stakeholders is highly preferred. - Leadership experience with direct reports and/or P&L responsibility. - Prior experience as a country manager, market launch leader, or general manager is a strong advantage. - Fluent in