Manager, Performance Marketing, Paid Search

San Francisco, CA (Unknown)

$120K/yr – $170K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own global SEM strategy and budget across multiple geos, driving fast optimization of paid search through testing, insights, and cross‑functional collaboration.

  • Global SEM strategy and regional alignment
  • Campaign planning, budget forecasting, and performance reporting
  • Testing, optimization, and insights across products and markets

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive global SEM strategy aligned with business goals and regional priorities.
  • Plan, execute, and optimize paid search campaigns (Google Ads, Bing, etc.) across multiple geographies, ensuring best-in-class performance and efficiency.
  • Design and run A/B tests for ad copy, landing pages, and bidding strategies to continuously improve campaign results.
  • Analyze campaign data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for optimization; report on performance to senior leadership.
  • Collaborate with product marketing, analytics, and regional marketing teams to localize campaigns and align messaging.
  • Manage SEM budgets, forecast spend, and ensure optimal allocation of resources.
  • Stay current with industry trends, platform updates, and emerging SEM technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Partner with external agencies and vendors as needed to scale execution and drive innovation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on Paid Search marketing experience, with a proven track record of running and optimizing global paid search campaigns.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other major SEM platforms.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Experience managing SEM budgets and delivering measurable ROI.
  • Excellent project management and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred

  • Experience in fintech, SaaS, or B2B marketing environments.
  • Familiarity with marketing automation, CRM systems, and advanced analytics tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
  • Experience with landing page optimization, A/B testing, and conversion rate optimization.
  • Ability to think creatively and deliver innovative SEM solutions.
  • Knowledge of financial products, sales strategies, and industry regulations.
  • Multi-lingual and particularly Korean, Japanese or French.
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Airwallex

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Airwallex is a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions to manage everything from business account, payments, treasury, and spend management to embedded finance. With our proprietary infrastructure, Airwallex takes the friction out of global payments and financial operations, empowering businesses of all sizes to unlock new opportunities and grow beyond borders. Proudly founded in Melbourne, Airwallex supports over 150,000 businesses globally and is trusted by brands such as Brex, Canva, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more. For more information, visit http://www.airwallex.com

Founded in 2015
CHN
2.1K employees (171 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend
68% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$468.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
18%
Direct
62.7%
Referral
17.8%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
129 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
1.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6

Funding

Total Funding
$1.5B
Last Raise
$330M
Series G, 3 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Series G • $330M
  • May 2025
    Series F • $150M
  • May 2025
    Secondary Market • $150M

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