This role involves shaping and scaling Airwallex's global financial crime compliance monitoring and testing framework as an independent second-line assurance function
Job Summary
This role involves shaping and scaling Airwallex's global financial crime compliance monitoring and testing framework as an independent second-line assurance function.
The successful candidate will lead a high-performing global team to independently validate the design and operating effectiveness of AML, Sanctions, and KYC/KYB controls across all production environments.
Airwallex seeks a founder-like builder with strong ownership who can leverage data analytics to transition from traditional sample reviews toward continuous, data-enabled assurance.
Matching Summary
This role involves shaping and scaling Airwallex's global financial crime compliance monitoring and testing framework as an independent second-line assurance function.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12 to 15 years FCC experience
Global monitoring team leadership
AML sanctions KYC control validation
Risk-based testing methodologies
Regulatory examination representation
Nice-to-have
SQL Python data analytics skills
Cloud-native fintech platform experience
Agile product lifecycle collaboration
MBA or Master's in Regulatory Compliance
CAMS-Audit CISA CIA certifications
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance Accounting Law or related field
CAMS certification or ICA International Diploma required
12 to 15+ years experience in FCC quality assurance or internal audit
5+ years leading global monitoring or control validation functions
Deep technical knowledge of transaction monitoring and sanctions screening