Compliance Manager & MLRO (Fintech)

Location: Must be based in Seoul, South Korea

Company

Airwallex is a unified payments and financial platform for global businesses, providing integrated solutions for accounts, payments, and treasury management.

What you will do

• Develop and own the FCC compliance framework in Korea based on global company standards.
• Manage AML regulatory interactions, examinations, and ad-hoc requests.
• Represent the company with regulators and critical external financial partners.
• Implement and maintain an updated tactical and strategic anti-money laundering program.
• Execute BAU tasks, including EDD approvals and filing Suspicious Matter Reports (SMR).
• Monitor performance through KRIs and provide regular reporting to senior management and the board.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of financial crimes compliance experience in a financial institution.
• Written and verbal fluency in both Korean and English.
• Must be based in Korea.
• Proven ability to manage challenging priorities under strict deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.

Nice to have

• Deep understanding and knowledge of the payment industry.
• Prior experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO.
• Direct experience interacting with financial regulators.
• Professional background in auditing.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-growth environment valued at US$11 billion with a global footprint.
• Collaborative culture emphasizing founder-like energy, true ownership, and real impact.
• Modern approach to productivity, encouraging the use of AI to solve problems faster.
• Inclusive environment that values diversity and merit-based career growth.