AML Compliance Analyst – Taguig City, Philippines

Are you looking to play a key role in helping combat financial crime and provide services to help a global financial services company navigate business processes in Compliance? Are you ready to unleash your potential in a global company that is committed to making financial services accessible to people everywhere? Then it’s time to join Western Union as an AML Compliance Analyst.

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

The AML Compliance Analyst provides AML Compliance support to Western Union, its affiliates and authorized representatives/agents to create and implement programs as well as monitor transactions to ensure compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and other regulations governing Money Services Businesses.

Role Responsibilities 

• Provide actionable, clear and concise feedback with recommendations to key internal and external stakeholders to maintain and improve compliance processes.
• Supports agents' efforts to comply with laws and regulations on AML-CTF.
• Communicates to and set up meetings with agents and other internal units for alignment and periodic coordination meetings
• Evaluates internal controls and anti-money laundering compliance programs of agents through transaction analyses, compliance reviews and training sessions.
• Analyzes transactions and data and conducts program reviews and investigations.
• Conducts research and study on emerging AML-CTF typologies, regulatory changes and trends and shares this knowledge into practical training sessions for internal and external stakeholders.

Role Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, business, finance, economics, or related course is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in compliance, auditing, risk management or banking with a minimum of one year experience in AML Compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and training presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Highly developed and demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Ability to travel up to 10% or less depending upon work location and area assigned. 
• Experience in problem solving and decision-making bearing in mind business implications and/or financial risks. Proven ability to analyze, utilize industry standards and employ sound judgment to draw conclusions regarding the status of an agent's compliance program. Excellent multi-tasking ability.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Other foreign language proficiency is a plus.

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, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem 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 great 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 https://careers.westernunion.com/.  

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few 
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your Philippines specific benefits include:

• Paid Sick Leave and Vacation Leave
• Health card (HMO) coverage with unlimited dependents from day 1 of employment
• Performance Incentive Program/ Performance Bonus
• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Unique Incentive Program

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, following applicable laws. 

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

04-30-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.