Director, FCC & MLRO, Americas

Airwallex (UK) Limited

Job Overview

Location

US - San Francisco

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As the Director of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) for the Americas, you will lead the FCC team across the US, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, ensuring compliance with local regulations while aligning with global standards in one of Airwallex’s fastest-growing regions.
• You will own the execution and enhancement of the Financial Crime Compliance framework, oversee local Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs), manage regulatory relationships, and lead coordination of audits and regulatory examinations across the region.
• You will partner with Product, Strategy, and Commercial teams to support new product launches and market entries, balancing growth with risk appetite, and serve as a key member of the global FCC leadership team driving initiatives like the Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA).
• The Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) team at Airwallex is a collaborative group of legal and risk management experts dedicated to safeguarding operations, fostering ethical conduct, and navigating the global financial landscape with integrity across 26 global offices.
• You will mentor and develop a high-performing team, oversee BAU financial crime activities including transaction monitoring and SAR filings, and represent Airwallex with banking and payment partners to ensure transparent, well-governed engagement on FCC matters.
• This role offers the opportunity to lead critical compliance strategy in a high-impact, fast-scaling fintech environment backed by top-tier investors and valued at US$8 billion, with the chance to grow your career while building the future of global financial infrastructure.

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years of financial crime compliance experience, with significant time spent in a leadership or people management role
• Deep expertise in Americas financial crime regulations (e.g., US BSA/AML, Canadian PCMLTFA) and familiarity with regulatory frameworks in LATAM (Brazil, Mexico)
• Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing compliance teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to engage and challenge senior internal stakeholders and external partners, with a 'compliance as a service' mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting board-level materials and complex regulatory submissions

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to lead FCC strategy across high-growth markets in the Americas while contributing to global compliance initiatives
• Role based in San Francisco or New York, with access to Airwallex’s global network of 2,000+ employees across 26 offices
• Backed by top-tier investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Sequoia, and Salesforce Ventures, with a company valuation of US$8 billion
• Exposure to cutting-edge fintech innovation and the chance to work on embedded finance, global payments, and financial infrastructure at scale
• Commitment to professional growth through mentorship, leadership development, and working alongside exceptional teammates in a mission-driven culture

Skills & Technologies

Onsite

Degree Required

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About Airwallex (UK) Limited

Airwallex is a global financial technology company providing cross-border payment and banking infrastructure for businesses. It offers multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, card issuing, expense management, and embedded finance APIs. Founded in Melbourne in 2015, the company serves enterprises and SMEs across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, operating under licenses in multiple jurisdictions and processing billions in annualized transaction volume.

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