Senior Manager, AML Compliance – Dubai, UAE

Senior Manager, AML Compliance – Dubai, UAE

Are you passionate about advancing regulatory compliance in a dynamic, globally impactful financial organization? Are you ready to lead strategic initiatives that enhance compliance effectiveness and protect customers? Join Western Union as a Senior Manager, AML Compliance.

Western Union powers your pursuit.  

As a Senior Manager, AML Compliance, you will play a central role in leading the compliance strategy for Western Union’s business in the Middle East region. You will collaborate cross-functionally and globally to drive change, influence key stakeholders, and manage a high-performing team in our ongoing mission to combat financial crime.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead strategic compliance initiatives focused on enhancing the AML program and controls.

• Serve as a key advisor to the Head of AML Compliance, contributing to the development of the regional compliance roadmap.

• Design and implement process improvements that support compliance efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.

• Collaborate with internal teams across regions to ensure alignment and consistent execution of AML policies and procedures.

• Guide and manage a compliance team to ensure timely and successful delivery of key projects and initiatives.

• Represent the voice of the customer by leveraging feedback to enhance risk controls and compliance frameworks.

• Foster productive relationships with regional and global stakeholders, ensuring consistent reporting and communication with senior leadership.

• Deliver accurate and timely management information and regulatory reporting. Apply deep knowledge of global AML/CFT regulations, trends in fraud/money laundering schemes, and investigative best practices to reduce compliance risk.

• Utilize Agile methodologies to manage change and drive continuous improvement within the compliance function.

Role Responsibilities

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in retail/consumer financial services, payment services, or regulatory/legal roles focused on AML compliance, BSA, and related regulations.

• At least 5 years’ experience in Bank Secrecy Act, AML, or regulatory compliance, with a demonstrated understanding of compliance frameworks and technologies.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing teams, with a proven ability to lead and train staff to deliver complex projects on time.

• Previous experience in internal audit or financial consulting preferred; experience working within Big 4 consultancies is highly valued.

• Certifications such as CAMS, CIA, or CPA are desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of global AML/CFT regulations, enforcement trends, and investigative techniques.

• Ability to influence and collaborate across functional areas and geographies, gaining alignment and delivering measurable outcomes.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both in writing and verbally.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated success in motivating and empowering team members toward achieving departmental and organizational goals.

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 s 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 location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your Dubai specific benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave  

• Life & Medical Cover 

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 is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.  

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, color, 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:

05-20-2025

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.