UK Regulatory Compliance Senior Associate (Licensing)

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

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Associate / Manager, Regulatory Compliance, UK, to lead the regulatory engagement strategy for the UK market from our London office. You will maintain licensing responsibilities, coordinate with regulators, and drive execution of processes and reporting to ensure compliance across the UK entity.

The role requires experience with FCA rules, licensing, and regulatory reporting, plus strong communication with regulators and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with regulatory compliance experience in a financial institution, FinTech, legal/consulting firm, or combination (Senior Associate: 4+ years; Manager: 6+ years)
• Familiarity with UK financial regulatory laws, FCA rules, and industry best practices
• Data proficiency to drive strategic decisions in compliance programs
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex regulatory challenges
• Excellent communication skills with regulators, leadership, and frontline staff
• Experience developing or maintaining a compliance program in payments and e‑money space
• Exposure to licensing, regulatory reporting, and RegTech solutions
• Understanding of financial products, conduct risk, ethics, and controls

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory engagement strategy for UK operations
• Maintain licensing responsibilities and coordinate with internal and external parties
• Ensure regulatory reporting obligations for UK entities are met
• Support on-site exams, inspections, and audits
• Advise on regulatory changes and risk management under UK laws and FCA rules
• Develop policies and processes for regulatory risk in the first line of business
• Manage regulatory risk within the Airwallex Risk Management Framework
• Advise on conduct risk, Consumer Duty, and ethics in licensing
• Deliver Compliance Monitoring Program through reviews and assessments
• Lead Compliance Training for employees and targeted businesses
• Execute proactive projects to resolve regulatory and operational issues

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in regulatory compliance or related field

Job description

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Associate / Manager, Regulatory Compliance, UK, to lead the regulatory engagement strategy for the UK market from our London office. You will maintain licensing responsibilities, coordinate with regulators, and drive execution of processes and reporting to ensure compliance across the UK entity.

The role requires experience with FCA rules, licensing, and regulatory reporting, plus strong communication with regulators and cross‑functional teams.