Global Sanctions Manager

Airwallex

1d • $100,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Global Sanctions Manager will drive global initiatives to help Airwallex navigate economic sanctions as its business and compliance function scale. As part of the Financial Crime Compliance team, a strategically important second-line function responsible for Airwallex’s global AML/CTF and sanctions frameworks, the role provides sanctions expertise and oversight across a growing global business. The position works with first-line teams, Risk Product teams, technology teams, and external stakeholders to support effective sanctions controls and compliance.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably at a fintech, payments company, or large financial institution specializing in sanctions.
• Demonstrated understanding of US sanctions and industry best practices relating to economic sanctions.
• Experience operationalizing sanctions controls with technology teams, including managing lists.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex commercial transactions and products.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate and coordinate as part of a global program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide viable recommendations and solutions to audiences across different geographies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of sanctions regimes outside the US.
• Juris Doctor, relevant Master's degree, and/or advanced specialized industry certifications such as CGSS or CAMS.
• Experience assessing sanctions frameworks and recommending enhancements, including designing and scaling sanctions programs.
• Experience interacting with external stakeholders such as regulators or financial institution partners on sanctions matters.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Sanctions Subject Matter Expert and the ultimate second-line escalation point for highly complex or ambiguous sanctions matches, special investigations, and potential block-and-reject reporting.
• Own and maintain Global Sanctions procedures and provide second-line oversight of sanctions controls implemented by first-line teams.
• Compile management information and develop dashboards to track the health and effectiveness of the sanctions compliance program.
• Assist with maintaining, tuning, and optimizing sanctions screening technologies, list management systems, and case management platforms.
• Partner with Risk Product teams to design, evaluate, and implement product-specific sanctions controls aligned with global regulatory requirements.
• Monitor global sanctions and export-control developments, translate regulatory changes into practical control enhancements, and deliver targeted training.
• Deliver tailored sanctions training and written regulatory updates to global Airwallex teams on alert adjudication, escalation procedures, and policy changes.
• Lead responses to banking partners and other external stakeholders regarding sanctions inquiries and due diligence reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed