Senior Compliance Manager

Senior Compliance Manager & MLRO, Brazil Join to apply for the Senior Compliance Manager & MLRO, Brazil role at Airwallex . About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,800 professionals across 26 offices globally. Airwallex is valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by leading investors. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us. What You’ll Do Airwallex’s Senior Compliance Manager, Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Brazil is a key member of our global compliance team, responsible for driving and embedding Airwallex’s compliance program. This role partners with internal teams to design, develop, implement and monitor screening and monitoring rules, and supports regulatory obligations for the Brazil market. Reporting to the Regional Director of Financial Crime Compliance for the Americas and EMEA, this role drives the development, launch, and management of key compliance programs. This role is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Own and develop the FCC compliance framework of Airwallex in Brazil, building on the Airwallex global compliance framework Manage and set departmental and individual targets for the FCC Team Provide day-to-day management and execution of Airwallex’s AML regulatory interactions, examinations, and ad-hoc requests Represent Airwallex with external stakeholders, including regulators and financial partners Develop, implement, and maintain an effective AML program Manage day-to-day BAU tasks including enhanced due diligence (EDD) approvals, name screening alert escalations, and filing Suspicious Matter Reports as necessary Provide advice and support to the Commercial and Operations teams on compliance matters Collaborate with the Financial Partnership team on inquiries from external parties including banking partners and scheme partners Develop and manage regular monitoring and reporting processes for senior management, the audit committee and the board as required Design and execute reports to measure AML initiatives, operations, metrics, and Key Risk Indicators Coordinate with stakeholders to address issues raised in internal audit, self-assessments, compliance reviews, or regulatory examinations Drive internal controls design and monitoring to support Compliance Operational policy and procedures Who You Are We’re looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are beneficial but not mandatory. Minimum Qualifications A minimum of 8 years financial crimes compliance experience in a financial institution licensed by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Ability to multitask and handle challenging priorities under deadlines Credible stakeholder engagement and management skills Written and verbal fluency in Portuguese and English Preferred Qualifications Understanding and knowledge of the payments industry Experience as MLRO Equal Opportunity Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and consider applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We do not discriminate based on color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations, please let us know. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. If approached by someone claiming to represent Airwallex, please verify with our team. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr