AML Compliance Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Western Union Full time

AML Compliance Specialist Role

We are seeking a skilled AML Compliance Specialist to join our UK Regional Compliance team in London. As an AML Compliance Specialist, 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, and 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
  • Comprehensive life & medical cover – including dependents.
  • Contributory pension plan
  • Comprehensive corporate benefits

Western Union is a global leader in the financial services industry, and we are committed to providing an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve.



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