Global Lead, AML & Sanctions – Governance & Policy

Airwallex

Global Lead of AML & Sanctions at Airwallex shaping financial crime compliance policy and overseeing a multi-disciplinary global team. Establishing compliance standards and governance frameworks for growth.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and scale Airwallex’s global financial crime policy and risk based program
Establish risk appetite and design global risk assessment processes
Define governance frameworks, ensuring compliance is a strategic enabler of growth
Establish the baseline core compliance standards while guiding regional adaptations
Oversee definition of controls across the FCC control framework
Strengthen executive risk reporting
Oversee risk-informed product engineering
Defend the integrity of the platform before global regulators and institutional partners
Work closely with the Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer, Global Head of FCC, and senior leaders across the business to turn complex compliance trends into clear action
Shape strategic priorities and initiatives while scaling a high-performing, multi-disciplinary global team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Public Policy, Finance, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related analytical field.
CAMS certification or an equivalent globally recognized compliance credential (e.g., ICA International Diploma in AML).
12 to 15+ years of experience in AML, Sanctions, and Financial Crime Compliance within financial services, fintech, payments, or banking.
At least 5+ years leading a global or multi-jurisdictional compliance policy, governance, or risk methodology function at a senior level.
Proven experience designing enterprise-wide risk assessment frameworks and maintaining highly centralized global policies with localized regional addenda.
Demonstrated experience preparing risk papers and leading the defense during high-stakes regulatory examinations and internal or external audits.
A high-ownership, pragmatic approach, with excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional executives and board audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
20 paid days of vacation
12 paid days of company holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

AMLSanctionsFinancial Crime ComplianceRisk Assessment FrameworksGovernance FrameworksCompliance StandardsRisk ReportingProduct Engineering

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementWritten CommunicationStrategic PrioritizationTeam Building

Certifications

CAMSICA International Diploma in AML