Dysfunctional, toxic and getting worse - Finance Airwallex Employee Review

1.0
Feb 10, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The average employee is friendly, down to earth and smart.

Cons

- CEO and CRO make 98% of the decisions, often with limited or no data, just gut feel. This results in crazy bottlenecks and poor/inconsistent decision making. - The company prioritises hiring young, smart people vs people with actual experience in the function. - Diversity is definitely not a priority and is getting worse at the exec level. - Work life balance doesn't exist, expect to be online over the weekend - Respect / appreciation / team work is absent at the exec level - Benefits are getting slashed - Turnover is really high

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1. Amazing product with strong fit in a handful of verticals 2. Team is top notch, brightest minds in fintech 3. A ton of room to grow, both for individuals and the company on the whole

Cons

1. Leadership is scattered throughout the world and has different priorities 2. Stop chasing the new shiny object and stick with what works and what got us here

5.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Airwallex has been an incredibly rewarding experience, especially as part of the sales team. The company is in a very strong growth phase, which makes it an exciting place to be. Over the past few years, Airwallex has scaled rapidly, processing hundreds of billions in payments annually. There are clear career progression opportunities if you perform. Leadership is supportive of internal mobility, and high performers are recognized and promoted. You’re surrounded by smart, driven colleagues who are collaborative and willing to help, which creates a motivating environment day to day.

Cons

Like most high-growth companies, things can move fast and change quickly, which may not suit everyone. There can be pressure to perform given the pace and ambition of the company.

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