Pure burn and churn culture - steer clear you'll regret coming here - Sales Executive Airwallex Employee Review

1.0
15 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

fast growing in (only) some regions due to little to no competition

Cons

Horribly run company which operates without strategy and only has a single playbook: churn and burn through as many new bodies as possible to drive incremental gp growth. Do your research and look at the THOUSANDs of ex-Airwallex employees, including very senior people, and you'll notice that large portion of them after leaving moved sideways or down in their career. This company is so pooorly organized you will likely move sideways at best and possibly down in your career after they burn through and exhaust you here in demanding work that is mostly unproductive and essentially useless or unnecessary in other companies. Jack permanently operates in a state of zero trust which he states openly and regularly including on podcasts, Meaning every idea, decision, presentation or action you perform, regardless of experience, he assumes and believes that either you're incompetent or intentionally negligent. If you're a senior executive reporting to him you will be regretting every second of it. Off the chart controlling micro management. Do not come here if you like to innovate, fix structural problems, act autonomously as a professional or see yourself as a thinking or high-performing tech-industry professional. All of those traits are punishable attributes here (see next comment). This is a pure pick up the phone and grind to close a short term gp generating deal, or be fired either now or one quarter later type of operation, full stop, nothing else matters. It is nothing more than a garage-style business which has been superficially and artificially scaled up to the size it is now through continuous rounds of funding, and all orgs even those not in sales are expected to be 100% aligned towards that goal. This means little to zero tolerance or existence of any type of support, or effective, basic or lasting foundation for anything else. Insane high double digit annual churn rates across all teams for several years running and increasing, with no slowdown showing you they are doubling down on their failed single playbook model and not evolving. The churn impacts all orgs: legal, support, revops, marketing, product, engineering, IT, HR, and of course sales.

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Airwallex Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the honesty and specifics. We've grown fast, and growth at this pace doesn't always go smoothly. We know that. Over the past year, we've made real investments in the areas you've raised: stronger planning, clearer structures, better manager development through programs like Elevate, and more intentional career growth support through Rise. We want people to thrive here, not just pass through. We don't always get it right, and feedback like yours helps us close the gaps. Your experience matters, and we take it seriously. We wish you all the best going forward.

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5.0
27 Apr 2026
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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
24 Apr 2026
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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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