Remote FCC Operations Lead – Financial Crime

Airwallex; Texas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a senior Financial Crime Compliance Leader to oversee Level 3 case reviews in a remote role based in Dallas, Texas. You will mentor analysts, guide investigations across KYC, enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based outcomes.

You’ll collaborate with Operations and Compliance teams, applying global policies while adapting to local regulatory requirements, driving a proactive risk posture and scalable controls.

Qualifications

• Degree or 8+ years in Financial Crime Compliance.
• Experience in AML/CTF or fraud investigations.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Understanding of financial-crime risks and risk-based review practices.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience mentoring analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Financial Crime Compliance Level 3 analysts, setting a high bar for case quality and timely resolution.
• Independently review and resolve complex, risk-based cases escalated from first- and second-line operations across KYC, enhanced due diligence, name screening and transaction monitoring.
• Assess customer profiles, ownership and control structures, business activities, transaction patterns, counterparties and supporting information to reach clear conclusions.
• Conduct internal and external research, document investigative rationale and follow-up actions.
• Identify financial-crime risks and opportunities to strengthen controls, escalating high-risk cases when needed.
• Partner with Operations and Compliance stakeholders, maintain accurate case records, and stay current on regulatory developments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Mentoring analysts

Education

Degree in Financial Crime Compliance

Tools

KYC tools

Transaction monitoring software

Fraud investigation software

Job description

Airwallex is seeking a senior Financial Crime Compliance Leader to oversee Level 3 case reviews in a remote role based in Dallas, Texas. You will mentor analysts, guide investigations across KYC, enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based outcomes.

You’ll collaborate with Operations and Compliance teams, applying global policies while adapting to local regulatory requirements, driving a proactive risk posture and scalable controls.