Rob Bernstein

Rob Bernstein is a fintech product counsel with deep expertise in payments, banking, and financial regulation. He currently serves as Director at Airwallex, where he leads product legal for Embedded Finance, Issuing, and Financial Markets. Previously, he led product, regulatory, and privacy legal at Mercury and held key legal roles at Stripe. Rob began his career in government, serving as chief counsel to a US Senator and general counsel of a federal high-tech agency. He also practiced at Kirkland & Ellis, advising on financial services and technology matters. Known for delivering practical, business-forward guidance, Rob is a trusted partner to product teams navigating complex regulatory landscapes. He brings a reputation for rigor, speed, and scalable thinking—always with a customer-first mindset.