Global AML & Financial Crime Leader

Airwallex; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is a leading fintech and the AI-native financial operating system enabling real-time, compliant money movement for a global client base. This role sits in a high-impact Regulatory & Compliance function guiding AML/CTF policy and controls across multiple markets.

You will translate regulatory expectations into practical policies, collaborate with Product, Data, and Engineering, and support audits and governance initiatives to strengthen our global program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AML/CTF, financial crime compliance, or related risk function.
• Understanding of AML/CTF laws and enforcement across jurisdictions.
• Experience with customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and sanctions controls.
• Experience with onboarding, screening, case-management, or compliance tech.
• Ability to assess complex profiles and cross-border payments for risk-based recommendations.
• Strong written communication, analytical, project management, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Global AML/CTF policy framework across lines of defense.
• Design risk-based AML/CTF controls for onboarding, monitoring, suspicious activity.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update policies and procedures.
• Provide advisory support for escalated cases.
• Collaborate with Risk, Product, Data, Engineering, Operations and Compliance teams.
• Support regulatory exams, audits, and governance materials.
• Maintain program registers and remediation plans.

Skills

AML/CTF expertise

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CAMS or equivalent

Job description

Airwallex is a leading fintech and the AI-native financial operating system enabling real-time, compliant money movement for a global client base. This role sits in a high-impact Regulatory & Compliance function guiding AML/CTF policy and controls across multiple markets.

You will translate regulatory expectations into practical policies, collaborate with Product, Data, and Engineering, and support audits and governance initiatives to strengthen our global program.