Senior Sanctions Regulatory Analytics Lead

Airwallex; San Francisco (CA); On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking highly skilled Sanctions Subject Matter Experts to join our 2LoD Financial Crime Compliance team for EMEA/UK coverage. You will act as the regional escalation point for complex sanctions matches, drive investigations, and ensure compliance with reporting obligations across jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in sanctions, strong EU/UK regulatory knowledge, and a track record implementing sanctions controls within fintechs or banks.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant sanctions experience.
• Experience managing sanctions alerts at L3 level and advising on blocking/restrictions.
• Understanding of EU/UK sanctions regimes; OFSI familiarity valued.

Responsibilities

• Act as in-region SME for sanctions, escalation point for complex matches.
• Own L3 investigations and determine reporting obligations.
• Provide practical sanctions guidance on cross-border flows and jurisdictional issues.
• Maintain regional sanctions procedures and ensure alignment with Global Sanctions Policy.
• Collaborate with global teams to optimize controls and screening technologies.
• Monitor sanctions developments and advise on impact to customers and products.
• Develop and deliver guidance for L2 reviewers and stakeholders.
• Liaise with banking partners and regulators on sanctions matters.

Skills

L3 sanctions expertise

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border payments

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Airwallex is seeking highly skilled Sanctions Subject Matter Experts to join our 2LoD Financial Crime Compliance team for EMEA/UK coverage. You will act as the regional escalation point for complex sanctions matches, drive investigations, and ensure compliance with reporting obligations across jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in sanctions, strong EU/UK regulatory knowledge, and a track record implementing sanctions controls within fintechs or banks.