Responsible Officer/Executive Director

ABOUT AIRWALLEX

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. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

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 https://www.airwallex.com/us/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 “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

ABOUT THE TEAM

You’ll join a high-impact team responsible for the growth and governance of Airwallex’s investment solutions, including Airwallex Yield. We operate at the intersection of technology, compliance, and customer experience, supporting businesses to make their capital work harder in a secure, compliant, and seamless way.

Airwallex Capital Hong Kong Limited (CE Number: BUL570) (Airwallex Capital) is an SFC licensed asset manager and launched Airwallex Yield, a low risk-rated discretionary portfolio management service in 2025.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As Responsible Officer / Executive Director, you will play the leading role in ensuring Airwallex Capital’s full compliance with SFC rules and regulations for Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management). You’ll lead the implementation and management of robust policies and procedures, support the development and growth of Airwallex Yield and other capital markets products, and act as a key partner to Sales in handling customer interactions and increasing funds under management.

This role is based in Hong Kong.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure compliance with all SFC rules and regulations relating to Types 4 and 9 regulated activities, including the implementation and ongoing management of policies and procedures.

- Act as Responsible Officer and Executive Director, and Manager-in-Charge for Overall Management Oversight and Key Business Line, in supervising regulated activities and maintaining the highest standards of conduct and governance.

- Oversee the development and ongoing management of Airwallex Yield and other capital markets products, driving product innovation and operational excellence.

- Support Sales and Commercial teams by handling customer interactions, addressing complex queries, and helping to increase funds under management.

- Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and internal stakeholders, including handling SFC inquiries and inspections.

- Maintain and operate effective compliance and risk control frameworks, including regular reviews of business processes, trade reporting, record-keeping, and capital adequacy.

- Participate in Board and Investment Committee meetings, contributing to strategic direction, risk management, and business growth.

- Foster a culture of compliance, innovation, and customer-centricity within the organization.

WHO YOU ARE

We're looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or law.

- Must be currently licensed, or immediately eligible to be licensed, as a Responsible Officer for Types 4 and 9 regulated activities and satisfying the SFC’s Fit & Proper requirements.

- Holds (or previously held) unconditional RO status for SFC Type 9 with no conditions, waivers, or restrictions

- At least 5 years of relevant management experience in fund management.

- Excellent written and verbal communication in English, Chinese & Cantonese.

- Experience in promoting and dealing with investment products in the retail market.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience as a Board Director of an asset management firm.

- Deep understanding of the SFO, applicable SFC’s rules and regulations, the Fund Manager Code of Conduct, and the regulatory environment for licensed intermediaries.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a high level of integrity and a customer-first mindset.

- Entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for fintech innovation.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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 color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.