Senior Risk Investigator

About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses.

Local

San Francisco - CA

Presencial

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in-depth investigations of high-risk cases, including fraud, money laundering, and compliance violations
• Analyse data and intelligence to identify patterns of suspicious activity and assess risks associated with customer accounts
• Develop and implement risk assessment methodologies and strategies to enhance our monitoring and detection capabilities
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and operational teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings to senior management, providing recommendations for action
• Design and execute training programs for staff on risk awareness and detection techniques
• Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to continuously enhance the risk management framework
• Mentor and support junior risk investigators, fostering a culture of learning and excellence within the team

Requisitos

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, criminal justice, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Risk Manager) preferred
• 5+ years of experience in risk investigation, fraud prevention, or compliance in a financial services environment
• Extremely strong analytical skills and at least some experience in SQL
• Ability to conduct complex investigations and analysis of financial data
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements related to AML, KYC, and fraud prevention
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in risk management practices

Sobre a empresa

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses.

Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe.

Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future.

Attributes We Value

• We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership.
• You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you're motivated by our mission and operating principles.
• You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.
• You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you