Airwallex
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Airwallex?
Frequently Asked Questions
Airwallex runs fast, but aims for sustainable intensity, not nonstop grind.
- Pace: High-growth with ebbs and flows; we plan sprints around launches and create space to recharge.
- Ownership and impact: Real autonomy with top‑tier peers; meaningful learning, impact, and equity upside—balanced with respect for your time.
- Expectations: Periods of push to hit milestones, but not all the time. Best for people who enjoy speed and high ownership.
- Support: Comprehensive well‑being resources, including Modern Health for employees and dependents, plus accommodations to help you thrive.
- Employee quote: “Autonomy to make impact.”
- External validation: 2025 Best Employer Award (Asia Fintech Awards). Three Built In 2026 Best Places to Work lists 🇺🇸 (Best U.S. Large Companies to Work For, Best Large Places to Work in San Francisco, Best Places to Work in San Francisco)
Airwallex supports employee mental health and wellbeing through confidential care, meaningful time off, flexible work, and a culture of listening and continuous improvement.
- Modern Health (Employee Assistance Program): On‑demand access to six private coaching and six private therapy sessions per year, fully covered and confidential.
- Generous time off: Paid leave that includes birthday and volunteer days to recharge and give back.
- Flexible work support: A clear process for mobility and flexibility accommodations via the Global Mobility & Flex Work request system.
- Comprehensive benefits: A Total Rewards framework with competitive health benefits, aligned by country, alongside short‑ and long‑term incentives.
- Employee voice: Regular Engagement Surveys inform updates to wellbeing programs and the employee experience across regions.
External validation: Recognized as “Best Employer of the Year” (Asia FinTech Awards 2025), with judges citing “embedded learning” and “market‑leading health and social initiatives.” Three Built In 2026 Best Places to Work lists 🇺🇸 (Best U.S. Large Companies to Work For, Best Large Places to Work in San Francisco, Best Places to Work in San Francisco)
Airwallex's Benefits
Allows employees to take a day off for their birthday
Offers generous PTO
Generous leave offerings including birthday & volunteer leave
Offers paid volunteer time
3 days annually https://www.airwallex.com/newsroom/airwallex-impact-program
Provides bereavement leave
Provides paid holidays
Provides paid sick days
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers team workouts
Running clubs, football teams
Offers wellness programs
USA: Modern Health: Supporting well-being & performance and EAP
Partners with nonprofits
By partnering with Pledge 1% to set aside 1 percent of Airwallex stock, currently valued at US$56M, the company has built a sustainable, durable model for ongoing corporate philanthropy.
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Beginning in 2025, all 1,700+ Airwallex employees will commit three days per year to volunteering – amounting to roughly 1 percent of employee time devoted to community service.
Provides recreational clubs
Airwallex run club, football and basketball teams
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Utilizes a hybrid work model
