Senior Manager, Credit & Financial, Risk

Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders. With one of the world's most powerful payments and banking infrastructure, our technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations, all in one single platform.

Established in 2015 in Melbourne, our purpose is to connect entrepreneurs, business builders, makers and creators with opportunities in every corner of the world. Today, Airwallex has a global footprint across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.

Reporting directly to the Global Head of Risk of Airwallex, the Associate Director/Senior Manager, Credit and Financial Risk is a critical role assuming the second line of defence ownership for credit, FX, interest rate and liquidity risk management of Airwallex Group. Airwallex is looking to expand its product span with global scalability and this role will be critical in supporting Airwallex's business growth by establishing an effective, streamlined and scalable risk management framework and the necessary capabilities. This critical role will require exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with other key stakeholders across the organization.

This role is part of a truly global team and we are open to this person being based in any of our established offices.

Responsibilities:

• Define the overall credit risk management strategy and the required data and system capability in supporting product initiatives.
• Develop and maintain credit policies for credit products, including credit cards and lending.
• Advise and work closely with Product and Operations in designing end-to-end credit processes from initiation, underwriting, monitoring, and portfolio management to collection.
• Manage and handle high credit risk escalations.
• Develop FX and Treasury risk management strategy, risk appetite and risk management policies.
• Enhance FX and Treasury risk monitoring and reporting capabilities.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in risk management, financial engineering, mathematics or related fields
• At least 8+ years of relevant credit risk management, model development, or underwriting experience.
• Experience in start-up FinTech is highly preferred.
• Independent, self-starter and works well with cross-functional teams
• An understanding of Enterprise risk management is added bonus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate strategically and think creatively to solve complex regulatory compliance challenges.

At Airwallex you'll have the ability to make an impact in a rapidly growing, global fintech. We want you to share in our success, which is why you'll be offered a competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex. 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 and we give our people the freedom to be creative.

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.



Senior Manager, Credit & Financial, Risk