# Senior Director, AML & Sanctions, Governance & Policy at Airwallex

- Company: Airwallex
- Company website: https://www.airwallexhelpau.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: US - New York
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $220K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/airwallex/aeef3845-8a16-476d-89b8-92c30a33ffe6?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/airwallex-senior-director-aml-and-sanctions-governance-and-policy/

## About the role

As Senior Director, AML & Sanctions, Governance & Policy, you will shape and scale Airwallex’s global financial crime policy and risk based program, establish risk appetite and design global risk assessment processes, and define governance frameworks, ensuring compliance is a strategic enabler of growth. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Public Policy, Finance, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related analytical field
- CAMS certification or an equivalent globally recognized compliance credential (e.g., ICA International Diploma in AML)
- 12 to 15+ years of experience in AML, Sanctions, and Financial Crime Compliance within financial services, fintech, payments, or banking
- At least 5+ years leading a global or multi-jurisdictional compliance policy, governance, or risk methodology function at a senior level
- Proven experience designing enterprise-wide risk assessment frameworks and maintaining highly centralized global policies with localized regional addenda

Tags: Regulatory & Compliance

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/airwallex-senior-director-aml-and-sanctions-governance-and-policy/