Global FinCrime Investigations Lead

Airwallex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Manager for Financial Crime Investigations & Intelligence to lead proactive, high-risk AML investigations across a global fintech network. The role partners with Fraud, Infosec, Legal, and regional MLROs to mitigate risks in cross-border payments, corporate accounts, and embedded finance.

Based in Singapore or Malaysia, it is a 5‑day-per-week position. You will develop investigative playbooks, train analysts, and translate findings into actionable risk-mitigation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of AML/CFT investigations in cross-border payments or international corporate banking.
• Strong understanding of global AML/CTF and sanctions frameworks.
• Proven ability to conduct multi-layered investigations from initiation to reporting.
• Analytical skills to interpret large datasets and translate findings for non-compliance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AML/financial-crime investigations across Airwallex’s global infrastructure.
• Oversee intake, triage, prioritisation and assignment for complex investigations.
• Provide evidence-based findings and risk-based recommendations to MLRO and leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial-crime typologies and investigative playbooks.
• Collaborate with Risk, Data, and Engineering to calibrate monitoring and detection rules.

Skills

AML investigations

Cross-border payments

Financial intelligence

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical mindset

Written communication

Fintech experience

Education

CAMS certification

ICA diploma

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Job description

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Manager for Financial Crime Investigations & Intelligence to lead proactive, high-risk AML investigations across a global fintech network. The role partners with Fraud, Infosec, Legal, and regional MLROs to mitigate risks in cross-border payments, corporate accounts, and embedded finance.

Based in Singapore or Malaysia, it is a 5‑day-per-week position. You will develop investigative playbooks, train analysts, and translate findings into actionable risk-mitigation