Senior Associate, EMEA FCC Monitoring, Testing

Airwallex

. Shape and scale Airwallex’s global financial crime compliance monitoring and testing framework .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crime compliance monitoring, including AML, Sanctions, and KYC/KYB controls, with a strong focus on risk-based testing methodologies and data analytics. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and report findings to executive leadership while ensuring compliance in highly regulated environments.

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Financial Crime Compliance MonitoringRisk-Based Testing MethodologiesData Analytics and SQLCAMS CertificationExperience in Fintech and Regulatory Environments

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Hard Skills

AML ControlsSanctions ScreeningKYC/KYB WorkflowsTransaction MonitoringRisk AssessmentTesting Framework DesignControl ValidationRegulatory ReportingData-Driven AssuranceAutomated Testing Scripts

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonBI DashboardsAutomated Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMS CertificationICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk, and ComplianceCAMS-AuditCISACIA

Industry Keywords

FintechPaymentsRegulatory ComplianceInternal AuditQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and scale Airwallex’s global financial crime compliance monitoring and testing framework
Independently validate the design and operating effectiveness of AML, Sanctions, and KYC/KYB controls across production environments
Establish monitoring frameworks, KPIs, and operating-effectiveness metrics for EMEA
Contribute to strategic development, execution, and continuous evolution of the Global FCC Monitoring & Testing Programme
Develop risk-based testing methodologies and annual plans for independent second-line assurance
Design testing frameworks covering customer onboarding, periodic reviews, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting workflows
Advance continuous, data-enabled assurance using data analytics, system logs, and automated testing scripts
Validate system-encoded controls, including transaction monitoring thresholds, screening logic, and customer risk-rating models
Report testing outcomes and thematic trends to executive leadership and governance forums
Track root-cause remediation of control deficiencies
Represent FCC monitoring and testing during regulatory examinations, internal or external audits, and banking partner reviews
Collaborate with FCC, Product, Engineering, Operations, and regional leadership across regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related quantitative/analytical discipline
CAMS certification or an ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (or equivalent professional credential)
7+ years of experience within FCC quality assurance, compliance monitoring, internal audit, or a related second/third-line control function inside a fintech, payments, or highly regulated banking environment
Strong technical knowledge of financial crime controls across transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP screening, customer due diligence, and digital KYC/KYB workflows
Proven mastery of risk-based testing methodologies, including scoping, sampling, design and operating effectiveness assessments, issue writing, and remediation validation
Strong fintech and platforms experience, including exposure to cloud-native, API-driven, high-growth global environments with significant cross-border transaction volume
Strong data literacy, including comfort using SQL, Python, BI dashboards, or automated tools to support continuous control validation and population-based testing
Experience partnering directly with Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams to validate automated rules, model-driven controls, and rapid deployments within an agile product lifecycle
Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred: Advanced degree such as an MBA, Master’s in Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field
Preferred: Professional assurance or audit certifications such as CAMS-Audit, CISA, or CIA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment
Disability or special-needs accommodation available
Professional development is not explicitly stated
No bonus, equity, insurance, retirement, or paid-time-off benefits are specified