Global QA Leader - Compliance & Risk Excellence

Airwallex; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex in London is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Quality Assurance to lead a global QA team across KYC, risk and compliance functions. You will design, implement and scale QA programs, align with regulatory requirements and drive data‑driven remediation.

You’ll partner with Compliance, Risk, Product and Operations to oversee QA testing, deliver comprehensive reports, and track actions to closure. 8+ years in financial services/fintech with AML/CTF or risk controls is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial services, fintech or consulting with compliance/risk/QA background.
• Strong communication and time/project management skills.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead a global QA team across domains (KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Name Screening, Underwriting, Merchant Risk).
• Design, implement and continuously enhance QA programs covering key operations.
• Deliver high‑quality QA reports and track remediation initiatives to closure.
• Oversee monthly QA testing and ensure accuracy and productivity.
• Provide data-driven analytics to support decision-making.

Skills

QA leadership

Compliance knowledge

AML/CTF knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SQL

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Job description

Airwallex in London is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Quality Assurance to lead a global QA team across KYC, risk and compliance functions. You will design, implement and scale QA programs, align with regulatory requirements and drive data‑driven remediation.

You’ll partner with Compliance, Risk, Product and Operations to oversee QA testing, deliver comprehensive reports, and track actions to closure. 8+ years in financial services/fintech with AML/CTF or risk controls is preferred.