Senior Compliance Manager & MLRO responsible for the financial crime compliance program in Japan.
•Airwallex is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager & MLRO for Japan to lead and embed its compliance program.
•This role partners with internal teams to design, develop, implement, and monitor screening and monitoring rules, supporting regulatory obligations for the Japan market.
•The position reports to the Regional Director of Financial Crime Compliance for Asia and MLRO, driving the development, launch, and management of key compliance programs.
•Key Responsibilities Own and develop the FCC compliance framework in Japan, building on the global framework.
•Manage and set departmental and individual targets for the FCC Team.
•Provide day-to-day management of AML regulatory interactions, examinations, and ad-hoc requests.
•Represent Airwallex with critical external stakeholders, including regulators and financial partners.
•Develop and manage an effective anti-money laundering program.
•Requirements A minimum of 8 years financial crimes compliance experience in a financial institution.
•Ability to multitask effortlessly and handle challenging priorities under deadlines.
•Credible stakeholder engagement and management skills.
•Written and verbal fluency in both Japanese and English.