Senior Specialist AML Compliance ILP

In this role, you will operate within the Global AML Investigations team (GAI) of the Global Compliance organization. The Global AML Investigations group mitigates money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud related risks to Western Union. This highly visible area is responsible for identifying and analyzing money laundering risk related activity.  Key Responsibilities:  Conduct complex analysis of alerts concerning patterns and trends associated with suspicious activity related to transactions conducted through Western Union Financial Services Investigate and research the alerted activity using Western Union systems, public databases and records Conduct case-specific outreach to consumers Document findings and make recommendations Document and escalate specific cases to Western Union business partners  Identify emerging typologies and determine appropriate strategy using applied knowledge and a wide range of investigative techniques Conduct complex manipulation of data

Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience in the financial services industry is preferred 

2 years of experience in any of the following: Bank Secrecy Act, AML Compliance, general and/or risk based compliance is preferred

Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills and high attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

Ability to identify compliance risks and escalate when appropriate 

Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly-structured, deadline-driven culture

Proficient in software applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

Demonstrated ability using comprehensive mainframe systems

Experience making independent work-related decisions incorporating company policies and procedures

Strong knowledge of AML risk

Team player with strong collaborative abilities

Ability to work with a high level of autonomy

Experience in conducting public database research

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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