Senior Manager, Financial Crime Investigations – Intelligence

Airwallex

. Lead proactive, complex and high-risk AML and financial crime investigations across Airwallex’s global financial infrastructure .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AML/CFT investigations and financial crime analysis, with a strong focus on cross-border payments and regulatory compliance. Proficient in developing investigative frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk mitigation strategies.

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AML/CFT InvestigationsCross-Border Payment MechanismsRegulatory FrameworksAnalytical SkillsSQL

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Hard Skills

Financial Crime InvestigationsInvestigative AnalysisRisk RecommendationsData InterpretationCase DocumentationFinancial Crime TypologiesTransaction MonitoringSAR/STR DraftingBeneficial Ownership AnalysisFraud Investigation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesArticulation of Complex Risks

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonTableauNetwork/Link Analysis Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCFEICA Diploma

Industry Keywords

Financial IntelligenceGlobal FintechMerchant AcquiringDigital AssetsCrypto RailsEmbedded FinanceFATF RecommendationsFinCEN/BSAFCAAUSTRAC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRuby on RailsSQLSwiftTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead proactive, complex and high-risk AML and financial crime investigations across Airwallex’s global financial infrastructure
Act as investigative subject-matter expert and operational lead across cross-border payments, corporate accounts, cards, FX and embedded finance
Oversee case intake, triage, prioritisation and assignment for special investigations
Lead internal fraud and insider-threat investigations involving employees or insiders
Partner with Fraud, Infosec, People/HR, Employment Legal and senior management
Analyse layered international transactions across SWIFT, local clearing rails, card schemes and alternative payment methods
Provide investigative analysis, suspect and typology recommendations, quality assurance and escalation support for SAR/STR cases
Translate investigative findings into feedback for Risk, Data and Engineering teams to improve monitoring rules, detection models and controls
Develop and maintain financial-crime typologies, investigative intelligence and threat assessments
Partner with Transaction Monitoring, Onboarding and EDD, Sanctions, Fraud, Legal and regional MLROs on risk mitigation
Build and maintain investigative playbooks, case documentation standards and quality-assurance frameworks
Support internal audits, independent reviews and regulatory inquiries
Provide day-to-day guidance, peer reviews and typology training to investigators and analysts

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, FX, business payment flows, merchant acquiring, and corporate entity structures
Knowledge of 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 MLRO-led regulatory reporting
Working knowledge of global AML/CTF and sanctions regulatory frameworks, including FATF recommendations, FinCEN/BSA, FCA, AUSTRAC, MAS and relevant local requirements
Strong analytical mindset and experience querying, synthesising and interpreting large transactional and customer datasets
Exceptional written communication skills demonstrated through investigative narratives and SAR/STR drafting
Ability to articulate 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
Professional certification such as CAMS, CFE or equivalent ICA diploma is preferred, not mandatory
Practical experience with SQL, Python, Tableau or network/link analysis software is preferred
Experience with digital assets, crypto rails or embedded finance/BaaS integrations is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Disability or special-needs accommodation available
Remote work arrangement