Airwallex is a global payments fintech company transforming the way businesses move and manage money globally. We have built a global financial infrastructure platform to help businesses transact, collect and pay across 130+ countries and 50+ currencies, without the constraints of the traditional global financial system. We've grown to 19 global locations and have raised over US$800 million in funding. To support our ambitious growth plans, we’re looking for smart, collaborative and passionate people who are looking to make a genuine impact.

The role:

Reporting to the Lead Counsel of Product Legal & Regulatory, North Asia, of the Airwallex Group who is based in Hong Kong, you will be a vital member of the Airwallex Group’s product legal and regulatory compliance team for North Asia.  You will focus on regulatory compliance for our suite of products and compliance with our various licenses granted in North Asia.  Importantly, you will be a member of Unicard’s team assisting with operationalising Airwallex's regulatory compliance program for our Stored Value Facility (“SVF”) license.   Unicard is a member of the Airwallex Group that holds the SVF license.  At Airwallex, we see regulatory compliance as an important and essential element of the services we provide to our business teams and our customers. 

If you are passionate about supporting the regulatory compliance team across a great variety of work; if you believe no task will be too big or small and if your attention to detail and your ability to take initiative is what sets you apart, then we are the company for you. 

Lastly, if you are someone that loves working in a fast-paced environment, on a rocket ship,  and does not get stressed by keeping many balls in the air, then this role could be for you. At Airwallex, you will be partnered with internal teams to design, develop, implement and execute controls in detecting and mitigating risks,  support product structuring and launch and ensure compliance with licensing requirements, such as timely reporting and filings. 

What you will be doing

• Provide general support to the regulatory compliance  team  to ensure the compliance program and products  comply with regulatory requirements, in particular, requirements under SVF license of Unicard and requirements under licenses issued to members of Airwallex Group;
• Assist in the day to day regulatory compliance operations, including regulatory reporting etc
• Assist in reviewing and updating regulatory compliance manuals, policies and procedures;
• As a member of the regulatory compliance team, work with stakeholders, including legal, licensing, operations, product and risk management functions on regulatory inquiries; 
• Dealing with regulators around the region; 
• Document filings and maintain document database;
• Ad hoc duties 

Who you are

• A passionate collaborator - with high energy and focus, getting results across multiple projects in a fast paced, changing environment
• An exceptional communicator - with strong written and verbal communication skills that allow you to translate concepts into clear steps and communicate to technical and non-technical partners at all levels
• Entrepreneurial - both in spirit and drive
• Forward-thinking - you are always one step ahead of the game
• Comfortable with change - you understand what it is like to work in a hyper-growth company and can flex to navigate the dynamic environment

Skills and experience you will bring

• Degree holder, preferably with a law degree
• At least 5 years of experience as a consultant or compliance officer - preferably with SVF licensee or consulting firms or financial institutions
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and ChineseAble to multi-task effectively, strong organisational skills and detail-oriented
• Proactive, pleasant, team player, with strong communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Airwallex. At Airwallex you’ll have the ability to make an impact in a rapidly growing, global fintech. You’ll be offered a competitive salary and we also like to ensure we create the best environment for our people by providing a collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen. We organise regular team building events, encourage flexible/remote working and we give our people the freedom to be creative.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Airwallex. At Airwallex you’ll have the ability to make an impact in a rapidly growing, global fintech. You’ll be offered a competitive salary and we also like to ensure we create the best environment for our people by providing a collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen. We organise regular team building events, encourage flexible/remote working and we give our people the freedom to be creative.