Global AML & Financial Crime Lead

Airwallex; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex seeks a senior AML/CTF compliance professional to strengthen its risk framework across markets, products, and payment flows. You will translate regulatory developments into practical requirements and partner with Product, Risk, Data, Engineering, and Compliance teams to improve onboarding, screening, monitoring, and investigations.

This role requires 7+ years in financial crime or regulatory roles, CAMS or equivalent, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a global

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AML/CTF or financial crime compliance.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen AML/CTF framework across markets, products, and payment flows.
• Translate regulatory developments into practical requirements and partner with cross‑functional teams.
• Support onboarding, screening, monitoring, investigations, and regulatory examinations.

Skills

AML/CTF expertise

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

CAMS or equivalent credential

Job description

Airwallex seeks a senior AML/CTF compliance professional to strengthen its risk framework across markets, products, and payment flows. You will translate regulatory developments into practical requirements and partner with Product, Risk, Data, Engineering, and Compliance teams to improve onboarding, screening, monitoring, and investigations.

This role requires 7+ years in financial crime or regulatory roles, CAMS or equivalent, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a global