Airwallex is the AI-native financial operating system for a real-time, intelligent economy. The role sits within Regulatory & Compliance, which builds the trust, discipline, and operational resilience required to scale a global financial platform. The position is based in the Dallas, Texas office, working there three days a week.
Responsibilities
Own Airwallex's global sanctions compliance initiatives as the second-line subject matter expert for complex sanctions matches, special investigations, potential block-and-reject reporting, and sanctions-related escalations; Maintain global sanctions procedures and provide effective oversight of first-line sanctions controls, while using management information and dashboards to monitor the health and effectiveness of the program; Partner with Risk Product and technology teams to design, evaluate, tune, and optimize product-specific sanctions controls, screening technologies, list management systems, and case management platforms; Translate global sanctions and export-control developments into practical control enhancements, targeted training, written regulatory updates, and clear guidance for teams across Airwallex; Lead responses to banking partners and other external stakeholders on sanctions inquiries and due diligence reviews
Requirements
7+ years of relevant experience, preferably at a fintech, payments company, or large financial institution specializing in sanctions; Demonstrated understanding of US sanctions and industry best practices relating to economic sanctions; Experience operationalizing sanctions controls in collaboration with technology teams, including managing sanctions lists; Strong project management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; Ability to understand and assess a wide range of complex commercial transactions and products; A self-directed approach, with the ability to work independently while collaborating across a global program; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical recommendations and solutions to audiences across different geographies
Nice to have
Juris Doctor, relevant master's degree, and/or advanced specialized industry certifications such as CGSS or CAMS; Experience assessing sanctions frameworks and recommending enhancements to strengthen a program, including designing and scaling sanctions programs; Experience interacting with external stakeholders such as regulators or financial institution partners on sanctions matters; Knowledge of sanctions regimes outside the US
Stany Zjednoczone · Dallas
