Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or onsite based on job location).
12-15 years financial risk experience
Second line risk oversight expertise
Credit and liquidity risk frameworks
Airwallex is seeking a Global Lead of Financial Risk to establish and oversee its global financial risk framework, playing a pivotal role in the company's growth and risk management. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in financial risk management with a focus on credit, liquidity, capital, and market risks
Job Summary
This role leads Airwallex's global second line Financial Risk function to set guardrails for safe business scaling across products and markets.
The successful candidate will possess deep technical judgment across credit, liquidity, capital, market, and model risk within a regulated environment.
You will shape the global risk framework, challenge first-line decisions, and advise senior leadership on material financial risk issues.
Matching Summary
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Airwallex is seeking a Global Lead of Financial Risk to establish and oversee its global financial risk framework, playing a pivotal role in the company's growth and risk management. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in financial risk management with a focus on credit, liquidity, capital, and market risks.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12-15 years financial risk experience
Second line risk oversight expertise
Credit and liquidity risk frameworks
ICAAP and ILAAP development
Model governance and validation
Global multi-jurisdictional leadership
Nice-to-have
Experience in high-growth fintech
Real-time liquidity management
Basel-related capital frameworks
IFRS 9 and ECL methodologies
CFA or FRM credentials
Advanced quantitative degree
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or actuarial science
5-7+ years in senior leadership with global scope
Direct experience with ICAAP, ILAAP, or equivalent prudential processes