Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Compliance)

About Airwallex Airwallex is the AI-native financial operating system for a real-time, intelligent economy. More than 676,000 businesses, including McLaren Racing, Qantas, SHEIN, and TikTok, use us, directly or through our platform partners, to run their financial operations or build and monetize financial products of their own. We started in Melbourne in 2015 to build the infrastructure global commerce runs on. We're the regulated backbone behind global payments: not by accident, but by design. A decade plus, 85+ licenses, and a financial infrastructure spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We're co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, with more than 2,300 people across 27 offices. We hire builders with founder-level energy, people who move fast with good judgment, dig in with real curiosity, and make calls from first principles rather than waiting to be told what to do. Read our operating principles to see it in full. About the team You'll be part of a collaborative and high-impact Internal Audit team that plays a critical role in supporting Airwallex’s objectives. We provide independent assurance and actionable insights to senior management and the Board, ensuring robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Our team is passionate about driving continuous improvement and supporting Airwallex’s mission to be a global fintech leader. What you'll do As the Internal Audit Manager – Compliance, you will design and execute risk-based audit plans, leveraging data analytics and your expertise in financial crime and regulatory compliance. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, drive remediation, and support Airwallex’s growth in a dynamic fintech environment. Responsibilities: Develop comprehensive, risk-based audit plans and testing procedures for risk and compliance audits, prioritizing areas with the highest potential for non-compliance or financial loss. Execute audit fieldwork, assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and deliver insightful, actionable reports to senior management and the Audit Committee. Develop and implement data analysis tools (e.g. using Python, Databricks, Looker) to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, and leverage analytics to identify emerging risks and anomalies. Manage internal business stakeholders, communicate complex risk and compliance issues clearly, and ensure that audit recommendations are understood and implemented. Monitor and track completion of management action plans, and follow up to ensure timely remediation of audit findings. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Who you are We're looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. At least 5-8 years of solid working experience as a professional auditor and/or financial industry practitioner (e.g., at a bank, card scheme, or electronic money institution). Core audit and business skills, particularly in Financial Crime Compliance, Fraud, Card Scheme Compliance (Issuing and Acquiring), and Enterprise Risk Management. Experience with one or more banking regulators (e.g., MAS, APRA, DNB, FCA) and strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Detail-oriented, positive attitude, and self-motivated with a willingness to be hands-on. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change. Fluency in written and spoken English. Preferred qualifications: Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, FRM, or similar. Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Databricks, Looker). Experience in fi