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Karen Lovison

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Director Regulatory Compliance at Airwallex
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Karen Lovison is a senior compliance leader with extensive experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as Director of Regulatory Compliance at Airwallex. A graduate of UNSW with a Master of Commerce, she is known for exceptional negotiation skills and implementing regulatory change at firms like Westpac, HSBC, and Commonwealth Bank.

Karen shows a keen interest in professional development and industry trends, evidenced by her participation in events like the WSJ Risk & Compliance Forum. She is also a proponent of diversity and inclusion, having hosted events to celebrate International Womens Day.

She is considered a trusted advisor to board members and senior executives.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director Regulatory Compliance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Regulatory Compliance
Her entire career is focused on this, and she is actively strengthening this capability at Airwallex, demonstrating it as a core, ongoing priority.
Fintech Innovation
Her career progression from traditional banks like Westpac and HSBC to innovative fintech companies like Tyro Payments and Airwallex indicates a strong interest in this area. [Predicted]
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Director Regulatory Compliance
Airwallex
7-2018 - 11-2025
Head Of Compliance
Tyro Payments
3-2017 - 6-2018
Head of Business Bank Compliance
Westpac
2-2016 - 3-2017
Senior Manager - Regulatory Compliance
HSBC
3-2013 - 2-2016
Head of Compliance and Regulatory Risk - Business and Private Bank
Commonwealth Bank
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Education
1997 - 1999
Master of Commerce
UNSW
1991 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts
UNSW
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