Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance – Vienna 

Are you passionate about navigating complex regulatory landscapes and building strong relationships with regulators? Do you thrive on monitoring regulatory changes, advising senior leaders, and ensuring compliance across a global financial network? Are you ready to make an impact in an organization committed to moving money for better?  Then it’s time to join Western Union International Bank as a Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance – a fit and proper officer entrusted with safeguarding our regulatory integrity. 

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of Western Union International Bank’s regulatory strategy, acting as the key liaison with the FMA and other European regulators and ensuring our business stays ahead of evolving compliance requirements. You’ll shape how we respond to regulatory changes, advise senior leaders, and help launch new products and markets with confidence. Your expertise will safeguard our operations and strengthen trust with regulators and stakeholders. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Austrian and European regulators, managing clear and timely communications. 

• Monitor regulatory developments across EEA jurisdictions, assess their impact on Western Union International Bank (WUIB), and provides advice to the implementation efforts performed by the respective functional owners. 

• Lead the Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Program, ensuring timely and accurate adoption of new or amended requirements. 

• Provide expert regulatory advice to senior management and business units, supporting initiatives and projects to maintain compliance. 

• Partner with Legal and control functions to review new products and market entries, ensuring alignment with current and upcoming regulations. 

• Deliver regular reporting to the Regulatory Compliance Committee and communicate key updates to stakeholders. 

• Training of senior management including Fit&Proper training 

Role Requirements 

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within financial services or banking. 

• Strong knowledge of Austrian banking regulation and supervisory frameworks. 

• Excellent communication skills to engage with regulators and internal stakeholders. 

• Ability to analyze complex regulatory changes and translate them into actionable steps. 

• Collaborative mindset and experience working with cross-functional teams. 

• Fluency in English and German. 

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. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services 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 competitive 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 careers.westernunion.com. 

Salary 

We are legally required to indicate the minimum salary, which is EUR 82,500 gross per year for this position. However, our attractive compensation packages follow current market salaries and can therefore be significantly above the indicated minimum. 

Benefits 

You’ll have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and best-in-class development platforms. 
Your Austria-specific benefits include: 

• Comprehensive life & medical cover 

• Contributory pension plan 

• Luncheon vouchers 

• Other partner discounts 

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, in accordance with applicable laws. 

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