Director, Regulatory Legal, Americas

Airwallex(1 month ago)

San Francisco, CA, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeDirector$250,000 - $320,000Legal, Risk & Compliance

About this role

The Director, Regulatory Legal, Americas at Airwallex is responsible for guiding the company's regulatory strategy across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, addressing complex regulatory issues related to payments, card issuing, and SaaS offerings. This role involves advising internal stakeholders, managing regulatory relations and compliance processes, leading a regional legal team, and utilizing AI to enhance the efficiency of the regulatory function. The position requires extensive regulatory experience in the fintech sector, strong stakeholder management skills, and a professional understanding of legal compliance in financial services.

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Required Skills

Regulatory Advice
Risk Mitigation
License Maintenance
Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
AI Integration
Government Relations
Legal Drafting
Multi-Tasking

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Qualifications

Juris Doctor
10 years of post-qualification experience
Sound knowledge of the payments (Money Transmission License / MTL) and credit card regulatory environments

About Airwallex

www.airwallex.com

Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform that empowers businesses to operate internationally with ease. It offers a range of services, including global business accounts, high-speed money transfers, multi-currency cards, and embedded finance solutions. With a focus on reducing transaction fees and providing fast, easy payment solutions, Airwallex is designed to help companies scale efficiently in the global marketplace. Its technology is tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses, enabling seamless online payments and financial management across multiple currencies.