Quality Assurance Manager, EMEA/Americas

What you’ll be doing:

• In this role, you will gain an in-depth understanding of Airwallex’ product offering and financial crime related processes and controls in a business environment that is growing exponentially
• Work with key stakeholders to develop the compliance quality assurance program plan on a risk-based approach by critically reviewing and assessing the existing compliance program and related controls
• Perform and document the compliance quality assurance program according to the compliance quality assurance plan approved by senior management through desktop review, interviews, process walkthrough and sample testing, etc.
• Identify compliance related risks, determine the root cause of issues and provide suitable recommendations for findings detected to mitigate the risks effectively
• Communicate the outcome of the compliance quality assurance with key stakeholders and keep track on remedial actions and provide periodic updates to senior management
• Partner with Compliance stakeholders to find creative solutions to not only identify compliance gaps, but also to illustrate issues to relevant individuals and/or teams
• Develop an understanding of Airwallex internal policies and procedures, and stay up-to-date on AML-related news and emerging regulatory developments and propose data-driven solutions
• Apply your compliance knowledge and data analytical skills to assess the customers risk exposure

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Management, Statistics and Mathematics, Law or related disciplines
• Preferably with CAMS, AAMLP or relevant qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in AML/ compliance review/ compliance audit in a financial institution or fintech
• High calibre candidates with relevant experience in professional services will also be considered
• Excellent understanding of AML and sanctions controls, industry practices, and regulatory expectations and trends in the financial services, payments, or fintech industries
• Familiar with relevant local, regional and international AML/CFT laws & regulations
• Familiar with AML processes such as screening, KYC and Transaction Monitoring
• Strong communication, time/project management, and analytical/technical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify the root cause of issues and attention to detail
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively and proven ability to meet challenging deadlines
• Tenacity to follow issues through to resolution
• Ability to work with different cultural groups and build consensus