Senior Regulatory Counsel, Americas

Job Description

• Coordinate with local counsel across jurisdictions such as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union to discern and devise optimal paths to market from a regulatory and legal perspective • Provide advice and support to the product team, local legal teams, support functions, Airwallex management, and the Legal, Risk, and Compliance Department. • Review and update manuals, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the regions in which Yield operates • Liaise with senior stakeholders of the Airwallex group, located around the world. • Manage external counsel and consultants on regulatory matters. • Develop and manage Airwallex’s regulatory submissions and filings, and report on regulatory requirements internally and in regulatory filings • Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 8+ years of post-qualification experience • Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms or financial institutions. • Sound knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders • Proactive, results-driven, and take ownership of your work. • Ability to multi-task and a team player with strong communication skills • Strong drafting skills

Benefits

• Offers Equity • Offers Bonus