Senior Manager, Regulatory Strategy – Operations

Airwallex

. Drive the end-to-end delivery of strategic regulatory projects across EMEA, from defining the problem and developing the approach through implementation, tracking and benefits realisation .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex regulatory and compliance programmes, with a strong focus on project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. Capable of synthesizing information and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

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Regulatory Project ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Programme PlanningGovernanceDependency ManagementIssue ResolutionDelivery TrackingMetrics DefinitionDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingOwnershipAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPaymentsFintechRegulatory ComplianceOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the end-to-end delivery of strategic regulatory projects across EMEA, from defining the problem and developing the approach through implementation, tracking and benefits realisation
Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, milestones, dependencies, decision points, owners and measurable outcomes
Coordinate cross-team and cross-functional initiatives across Regulatory Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Legal, Risk, Financial Crime Compliance, Product, Engineering, Finance, Operations and other business teams
Establish governance for complex programmes, including steering committees, working groups, status reporting, risk management, issue escalation and decision tracking
Facilitate delivery of key regulatory programmes while maintaining clear ownership across functions
Strengthen interfaces between Regulatory Legal, Regulatory Compliance and first-line business teams
Coordinate preparation for regulatory examinations, inspections, audits, information requests and supervisory engagements
Identify operational bottlenecks, duplicated activity, unclear accountabilities and delivery risks, and develop recommendations to improve efficiency, consistency and scalability
Define and monitor programme metrics, delivery dashboards and management information
Prepare decision-ready papers, presentations, dashboards and recommendations for senior leadership and governance forums
Facilitate senior stakeholder discussions, resolve competing priorities and ensure decisions result in clear action and follow-through
Capture lessons learned and improve future regulatory programme delivery
Act as a strategic partner to the Regulatory leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading complex strategic, regulatory, compliance, risk, transformation or operational programmes
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives across a matrixed, international organisation
Strong project management skills, including programme planning, governance, dependency management, risk management, issue resolution and delivery tracking
Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop practical recommendations and translate strategy into executable plans
Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes across functions and geographies
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials and presenting complex issues clearly
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to synthesise regulatory, operational and commercial information into clear decisions and actions
Ability to work independently, take ownership and maintain momentum across multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
A pragmatic, collaborative and low-ego approach to working with Legal, Compliance, Operations, Product, Engineering, Risk and other business teams
Experience in financial services, payments, fintech, technology or another highly regulated industry