Senior Manager, Financial Crime Investigations – Intelligence

Airwallex

. Lead complex, high-risk anti-money laundering and financial crime investigations across Airwallex’s global financial infrastructure .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) investigations, with a strong focus on cross-border payment mechanisms and regulatory compliance. Capable of conducting complex financial crime investigations and providing actionable risk recommendations to support regulatory reporting processes.

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AML/CFT InvestigationsCross-Border Payment MechanismsRegulatory FrameworksInvestigative AnalysisData Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Financial Crime InvestigationsTransaction MonitoringRisk AssessmentData AnalysisSAR/STR DraftingMulti-Currency AccountsOwnership StructuresFraud DetectionEvidence-Based FindingsRegulatory Reporting

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationAbility to Explain Complex RisksTime ManagementPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonTableauNetwork Analysis SoftwareSWIFTLocal ACHClearing Schemes

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCFEICA Diploma

Industry Keywords

Financial Crime ComplianceCross-Border PaymentsMerchant AcquiringGlobal FintechCorporate BankingDigital AssetsEmbedded FinanceHigh-Risk CorridorsBeneficial OwnershipFATF Recommendations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRuby on RailsSQLSwiftTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, high-risk anti-money laundering and financial crime investigations across Airwallex’s global financial infrastructure
Identify and mitigate risks across cross-border payments, corporate accounts, cards, FX and embedded finance
Own end-to-end investigations involving complex payment flows, multi-currency accounts, ownership structures, cross-product risks, KYB/UBO considerations and high-risk corridors
Oversee special-investigation case intake, triage, prioritisation and assignment
Provide investigative analysis, quality assurance and escalation support for SAR/STR matters to support regional MLRO filing decisions
Investigate internal fraud and insider-threat matters involving fraud, collusion, access misuse or other financially connected conduct
Partner with Fraud, Information Security, People/HR, Employment Legal and senior management on evidence-based findings and risk recommendations
Analyse layered international transactions across SWIFT, local clearing rails, card schemes and alternative payment methods
Trace illicit fund movements, identify beneficial owners and uncover hidden counterparty networks
Translate findings into improvements to transaction-monitoring rules, automated detection models, investigative playbooks, typologies, training and financial-crime controls
Partner with Transaction Monitoring, Onboarding and EDD, Sanctions, Fraud, Legal, Risk, Data, Engineering and regional MLROs
Address systemic threats, respond to audits and regulatory inquiries, and strengthen investigative standards across Financial Crime Compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of dedicated experience in AML/CFT investigations, financial intelligence or special investigations within cross-border payments, global fintech, merchant acquiring, or international corporate and commercial banking
Deep understanding of cross-border payment mechanisms, including SWIFT, local ACH and clearing schemes, and FX
Knowledge of business payment flows, merchant acquiring, and corporate entity structures, including complex shareholding, shell companies and beneficial ownership
Proven ability to independently conduct and document complex, multi-layered financial crime investigations from initiation through findings, risk recommendations and support to the MLRO-led regulatory reporting process
Working knowledge of global AML/CTF and sanctions regulatory frameworks, including FATF recommendations, FinCEN/BSA, FCA, AUSTRAC, MAS and relevant local requirements
Experience querying, synthesising and interpreting large transactional and customer datasets
Exceptional written communication skills, including investigative narratives and SAR/STR drafting
Ability to explain complex financial crime risks to non-compliance stakeholders, including Product and Engineering
Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines in a high-growth fintech environment
Preferred: professional certification such as CAMS, CFE or equivalent ICA diploma
Preferred: experience with SQL, Python, Tableau or network/link analysis software
Preferred: experience investigating digital assets or crypto rails, or embedded finance/BaaS integrations
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Must be able to work remotely in Dallas, Texas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
20 paid vacation days for US-based employees
12 paid company holidays for US-based employees
Statutory minimum paid annual leave and public holidays
Additional company-provided vacation days in many locations