Global FCC Transformation Lead

Airwallex; London (KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Manager, FCC Program Management, to lead a multi-year effort strengthening our global financial crime framework as we scale across products and regions. Based in London, this hybrid role connects senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure practical, well-sequenced changes that stick in BAU.

You will shape the target operating model, improve processes and systems, and drive disciplined governance across global workstreams while delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10 years leading large, multi-workstream transformation programs in financial services or fintech.
• Direct experience in financial crime program change across AML/CTF, sanctions, FCC operations, and monitoring & testing.
• Practical experience using AI, automation, and modern tools to improve program planning, reporting, and execution in complex environments.
• A track record of delivering multiple global or multi-region programs at more than one complex institution.
• Highly organized, hands-on, and strong at turning complexity into action.
• Strong executive presence, clear communication skills, and project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global, multi-year FCC transformation across operating model, process, systems, testing, and controls.
• Build and drive the roadmap, with clear sequencing across priorities, dependencies, and risks.
• Use AI, automation, and data tools to improve FCC program tracking, reporting, and delivery across complex global workstreams.
• Run disciplined governance across working groups, SteerCos, RAID, and executive updates.
• Work hands-on with FCC and cross-functional leaders to turn complexity into clear plans, decisions, and action.
• Define success measures, evidence progress, and lead smooth transition into BAU.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Financial services experience

AI/Automation in program management

Executive presence

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

Program dashboards

Executive reporting tools

AI/Automation tools

Job description

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Manager, FCC Program Management, to lead a multi-year effort strengthening our global financial crime framework as we scale across products and regions. Based in London, this hybrid role connects senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure practical, well-sequenced changes that stick in BAU.

You will shape the target operating model, improve processes and systems, and drive disciplined governance across global workstreams while delivering measurable outcomes.