# Senior Compliance Director & MLRO, US at Airwallex

- Company: Airwallex
- Company website: https://www.airwallexhelpau.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: US - New York
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/airwallex/20efd257-3d1f-40d6-a97c-eda9041ef85c
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/airwallex-senior-compliance-director-and-mlro-us/

## About the role

As the Senior Compliance Director & MLRO, US, you will lead and scale the regional compliance architecture across the United States, Canada, and expanding Americas markets, ensuring absolute financial crime compliance while supporting regional business expansion. Leading a regional team of compliance specialists and localized MLROs, you will serve as the primary liaison for federal and state regulatory bodies, oversee regional compliance operations, and monitor shifting regulatory developments.

## What they're looking for

- We're looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Public Policy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related analytical field
- CAMS certification or an equivalent globally recognized compliance credential
- 12 to 15+ years of experience in AML, Sanctions, and Financial Crime Compliance within financial services, fintech, payments, or banking
- At least 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing multi-jurisdictional compliance teams or serving as a designated BSA/AML Officer or MLRO within the US or Canada
- Proven track record of interacting directly with AMER regulators (such as FinCEN, NYDFS, state regulators, or FINTRAC) and successfully managing complex regulatory examinations and state licensing audits

Tags: Regulatory & Compliance