Associate Director, FCC, MLRO

Role Overview

• Own the execution and enhancement of the Financial Crime Compliance framework across the Americas
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Financial Crime Compliance team across the Americas region
• Manage relationships with key regulators across the region
• Partner with the Global Head of FCC to execute against our strategic OKRs and drive forward global initiatives
• Partner closely with Product, Strategy, and Commercial teams to support the launch of new products and market entries in the Americas
• Oversee BAU financial crime activities in the region
• Lead the coordination of internal and external audits for the region
• Represent Airwallex with critical external stakeholders, ensuring transparent and well-governed engagement on FCC matters

Requirements

• 10+ 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

• US-based employees are eligible to participate in 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 in a calendar year