Global Lead Of Aml & Sanctions, Governance & Policy
AIRWALLEX
San Francisco, United States
Remote
12-15 years aml and sanctions experience
Design enterprise-wide risk assessment frameworks
Lead global compliance policy maintenance
This role shapes and scales Airwallex's global financial crime policy and risk-based program while ensuring compliance acts as a strategic enabler of growth
Job Summary
This role shapes and scales Airwallex's global financial crime policy and risk-based program while ensuring compliance acts as a strategic enabler of growth.
The successful candidate will define methodology for identifying financial crime risks and partner with engineering executives to embed automated compliance controls into the proprietary platform.
You will lead a high-performing global second-line team of compliance attorneys, quantitative risk modelers, and governance managers to support the company's rapid expansion.
Matching Summary
This role shapes and scales Airwallex's global financial crime policy and risk-based program while ensuring compliance acts as a strategic enabler of growth.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12-15 years AML and Sanctions experience
Design enterprise-wide risk assessment frameworks
Lead global compliance policy maintenance
Defend regulatory examinations and audits
Establish risk appetite and governance structure
Nice-to-have
Deep fintech and payments domain knowledge
Partner with Product and Data Science teams
Use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster
Strong data literacy and digital modernization bias
Experience with automated GRC systems and dashboards
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or related field
CAMS certification or equivalent globally recognized credential
12 to 15+ years of experience in AML and Financial Crime Compliance
At least 5+ years leading global compliance policy or risk function
Proven experience preparing risk papers for Board Audit committees