Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Manager – Dublin, Ireland (Fixed Term Contract)

Do you want to be part of a global team that is responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives that enhance compliance standards and support business growth? How about offering up your skills in a global business that is committed to moving money for better? Join Western Union as an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Manager.

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 10,000 people spanning 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Better requires process discipline and simplification 

This important and new role is part of the Global Payments Compliance Strategy team which is responsible for developing and implementing global compliance initiatives for Western Union Payment Services Ireland Limited. You’ll play a vital role in advising and guiding globally diverse teams on compliance impacts for a wide range of products and initiatives. We’ll be looking for you to develop and deploy new tools and improve processes to further enhance the Compliance review process of business expansion initiatives. We’ll also expect you to embrace innovative technologies and be comfortable to assess their risk and potential impact, from a Compliance perspective.  

This role requires substantial and significant experience within compliance or AML, ideally gained in a financial services sector with some payments background. Resolving financial crime risks in previous roles you’ll have gained a good knowledge of the current regulatory landscape and have strong understanding of the core functions of an AML program. When we meet, you’ll be able to demonstrate your strong analytical mindset and ability to handle complex issues in a professional and consistent matter. First-class organizational skills, great attention to detail, and a track record of excellent communication to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels will be self-evident in your interview. Good understanding or previous experience preparing governance presentations and board/senior management reporting would be an advantage. 

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.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and success. Western Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected category.

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