Specialist AML Compliance ILP

Conduct research and analysis of issues concerning the patterns and trends associated with money laundering utilizing a wide variety of research tools, systems and criteria.  Prepare regulatory reporting as required by law and by the Company's policies and procedures.  May assist in Compliance related calling programs and also assist with training and support for new team members or call center staff in order to ensure Compliance requirements are being met.  Key components of job performance are quality, productivity and meeting weekly team goal.

Analytical and problem solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel.  Fluency in English is required and other languages may be required for differing regions.  Must be technically adept and able to be comfortable with systems for monitoring and reporting.  May be required to work shift hours and peak periods.

Role Responsibilities

You will be responsible for analyzing data to determine suspicious activity within the Western Union network. Working together with a team of specialists your duties will include reporting suspicious activity, conducting investigations and providing feedback for processes improvements. 

• You will be joining the Consumer Monitoring and Investigation (CMI) department and we’ll be looking to you to investigate consumer activities to detect money laundering and other potential risks. 

• You will also undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and by our policies and procedures. 

• Your responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the AML Compliance team to ensure that compliance requirements are being met. 

• The key to meeting these requirements is your ability to use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria. 

Role Requirements

• We will equip you with job-specific knowledge during initial training, yet we expect that you already understand trends and developments in AML risks and concerns. 

• Fluency in English language. 

• Higher education or equivalent experience are preferable. 

• Good communication, time management and teamwork and collaboration skills, positive and proactive attitude. 

• Working knowledge of MS Office and computer literacy. 

• You must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure.  

• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Workplace Options

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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