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Head of Regulatory Legal

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Airwallex

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320000.00 - 450000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Managing the global Regulatory Legal team and reporting directly to the CLRO, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing Airwallex’s global regulatory legal and compliance strategy. You’ll lead and guide the Regulatory Legal team, driving the development and implementation of best-in-class compliance programs, and ensuring Airwallex remains at the forefront of regulatory innovation as we expand into new markets and product verticals. This is a highly cross-functional, visible role with direct impact on Airwallex’s growth, reputation, and ability to deliver transformational value to our customers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the global Regulatory Legal team, setting clear goals, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
  • Play a pivotal role in maintaining and advancing Airwallex’s regulatory compliance programs
  • Create a state-of-the-art regulatory playbook and program for each new license obtained and in each new jurisdiction
  • Provide strategic suggestions and solutions in the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and the overall compliance program
  • Coordinate and align implementation with the Product and Commercial Legal and Risk functions
  • Partner with other stakeholders such as Engineering, Strategy, and Business Development
  • Implement and utilise AI tools to streamline the Regulatory Legal function and increase productivity
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance and licensing strategy
  • Ensure a scalable licensing application process through codification of best practices
  • Build strong relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations
  • Design and implement a training program for all staff of Airwallex to ensure legal and regulatory compliance

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in regulatory legal and compliance roles, including managing teams across multiple geographies
  • Top tier law firm experience, ideally focused on financial regulatory law
  • Industry expertise in FinTech, e-commerce, RegTech, compliance consulting, risk, and strong working knowledge of scheme rules, accounting, and/or financial services
  • A degree in law and experience with financial and other regulatory issues
  • Ability to work with data and leverage it for strategic decision-making
  • Outstanding time management, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to understand the larger picture while operating in a focused manner

Nice to have:

  • Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced, and global fintech environment
  • Experience building and scaling compliance programs from the ground up
  • Experience engaging with regulators, managing audits, and leading regulatory responses
  • Additional language skills
  • Experience working with cross-border teams
What we offer:
  • Equity
  • Bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • Well-being benefits
  • 20 paid days of vacation
  • 12 paid days of company holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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