Lead Analyst, AML Compliance

Lead Analyst, AML Compliance – Quezon City, Philippines

Are you looking to play a key role in helping combat financial crime? Are you ready to unleash your potential in a global business that is committed to moving money for the better? Join Western Union as a Lead Analyst, Anti Money Laundering Compliance.

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This role will be a key member for relationship management with regulators and business partners to accurately represent the company and timely meet regulatory requirements, ensuring uniformity in presentation of our regulated businesses.

Role Responsibilities:

• Fulfillment and coordination of responses for APAC licensing and/or registration entities.
• Maintaining the central repository of all materials provided in the scope of licensing and correspondence with regulators.
• Independently review information provided by various subject matter experts to ensure documentation provided in regulatory reports is responsive and well-timed.
• Requires the ability to interpret, understand, and apply relevant statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure appropriate compliance.
• Capability to review and analysis financial and transactional reporting for responsiveness and accuracy.
• Collection, maintenance and provision to regulators of highly sensitive company information and of highly sensitive company information.
• Coordination of provision of regulatory notices of company business information; changes or updates to enforcement actions.
• Proactively engage in special projects as assigned by the Sr. Manager or Director of the Global Regulatory Management team.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in complex retail/consumer financial services/payment services organizations with multiple financial products, or a regulatory agency or law firm involving compliance issues relating to anti money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, and related state and federal money transmission laws and regulations.
• Key experience in any of the following areas: regulatory oversight, general financial compliance, risk-based compliance, exam management, Bank Secrecy Act or anti-money laundering compliance.
• Understanding of retail/commercial financial services products; Anti-Money Laundering regulations and state and federal money transmission laws within the banking/financial services industry.
• Has an agile ability to work closely with businesses globally; detailed team player and has strong communication & organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required; CAMS/ CFCS certification is preferred.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Philippines specific benefits include:

• Paid sick leave and vacation leave. 
• HMO coverage with free unlimited dependents from day 1 of employment 
• Performance incentive program / Performance Bonus 
• Unique incentive program 
• Hybrid working arrangement. 

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation for Hybrid roles in the Philippines is to work from the office at least 70% of the employee’s working days per month.

We are passionate about 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 based on race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

10-15-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.