AML Compliance Officer

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Western Union Full time

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled AML Compliance Officer to join our UK Regional Compliance team in London. As an AML Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in helping millions of people and businesses to enjoy secure, reliable financial services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct due diligence by applying complex analysis and investigation of potential and existing agents using Western Union systems.
  • Perform suspensions, reactivations, interdictions, and reinstatements when required to minimize risk to the Western Union network, agents, and consumers.
  • Review complex cases that have been escalated by the banks, our partners, or internal teams.
  • Work cross-functionally with teams across the compliance organization, business, operations organization, and Internal audit teams to ensure UK compliance team's goals and objectives are met.
  • Perform enhanced research and become familiar with relevant regional laws, news, customs, and cultures.
  • Work on various tasks and projects related to Western Union Agent Oversight, Transaction Monitoring and Reporting, and other important elements of the AML Compliance program.

Requirements

  • +4 years' experience in AML Compliance, investigations, or risk-based role within financial services.
  • Understanding of retail and digital financial services products.
  • Understanding of anti-money laundering regulations in the United Kingdom.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Good communication, time management, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, especially strong MS Excel skills.
  • You must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave – plus 8 public holidays
  • Contributory pension plan
  • Comprehensive life & medical cover – including dependents.
  • Access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers' experiences. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union.

We are passionate about diversity and are committed to providing 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.

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