Senior Manager, FCC Program Management

Airwallex is the AI-native financial operating system for a real-time, intelligent economy. The Financial Crimes Compliance team builds and oversees Airwallex's global financial crime framework across AML/CTF, sanctions, risk assessment, FCC operations, monitoring and testing, and investigations. The team works closely with Product, Operations, Risk, Regulatory Legal & Compliance, and regional MLROs to make sure our controls are well designed, practical, and effective as Airwallex scales globally.

Responsibilities

Lead a global, multi-year transformation of Airwallex's financial crime compliance framework across operating model, processes, systems, testing, and controls; Build and drive the roadmap, sequencing priorities, dependencies, and risks across complex global workstreams; Use AI, automation, and data tools to improve program tracking, reporting, and delivery; Work closely with FCC and cross-functional leaders to turn complexity into clear plans, decisions, and action; Run disciplined governance across working groups, SteerCos, RAID, and executive updates; Define success measures that evidence progress and support a smooth transition into BAU

Requirements

10 years' experience leading large, multi-workstream transformation programs in financial services or fintech; Direct experience delivering financial crime program change across areas such as AML/CTF, sanctions, FCC operations, and monitoring and testing; Practical experience using AI, automation, and modern tools to improve program planning, reporting, and execution in complex environments; A track record of delivering multiple global or multi-region programs at more than one complex institution; Highly organised, hands-on, and strong at turning complexity into action; Strong executive presence and clear communication skills; Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2; Comfortable owning the roadmap yourself; Comfortable operating across time zones with a globally distributed team, including colleagues based in APAC and EMEA; Simplifies complexity rather than hiding behind it; Over-communicates by design and flags issues early; Knows when to align and when to just decide

Nice to have

Experience in fintech, payments, or digital banking, ideally in fast-moving, global environments; Background in consulting, regulatory remediation, or large-scale risk and compliance change; Strong proficiency with program tools, dashboards, and executive reporting