Job Description

Do you have technical savvy that you want to put to good use?  Would you like to know that your contributions directly affect the ability to catch money laundering and fraud?  Join Western Union as a Manager, AML Compliance.

Motivated by our values: purpose driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectful

We’re a FinTech that’s using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations.  We’re a team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories.  We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Better requires process discipline and simplification

Leading a team of AML Compliance System analysts, you will focus on the rules side of compliance.  Your team will collect AML compliance requirements and communicate that to IT through stories in Jira, to help build the automated rules that drive potential compliance interviews or cases to the back office for investigation.  We will look to you to own projects from inception to completion.  As a leader within our global compliance department, we’ll be looking for you to provide functional ownership and leadership and to own projects from inception to completion. This includes managing a team of business analysts, that are responsible for creating business requirements for WU and working with stakeholders to prioritize important Compliance initiatives.

For such a critical role, you’ll have a Bachelors degree in Business or related field. Education or equivalent experience is required. You have 5+ years of experience in a business analyst, product manager, or similar role gathering requirements and communicating requirements to IT. In addition, you have at least 2 years directly supervising others. Ideally, you have experience with Agile software development and Jira. Being well-versed in anti-money laundering regulations within the banking/financial services industry is a plus. You also have a high degree of professionalism and demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating cross-functionally.  You’ll need a proven track record of complex problem-solving and decision-making, as well as demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. AML/CTF certifications and experience with agile working methodologies are also desirable. You will be the face of our global compliance department for your area of responsibility.

Join us, and let’s connect the world

Western Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It’s an exciting time for our organization, as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world.  If you’re ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.

We’re a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop.  You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.

We are passionate about our diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams, while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

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