Senior Manager, AML Compliance

Senior Manager, AML Compliance – Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Does the prospect of working in a global organization in the fight against money laundering motivate you? Are you ready to play a vital role in helping billions of people and businesses to enjoy secure, reliable financial services? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union with the AML Compliance team as a Senior Manager.

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

In this role, you will be a critical member of the Global Product Compliance (GPC) team. You ​​will focus on overseeing product lifecycle processes as well as conducting new and existing product reviews to make sure that products are functioning within the established product compliance settings and meeting global and local AML requirements. In this role you will lead a team of 3-4 GPC team members. This role is to support our local team in combating money-laundering and is aligned to our core value of moving money for better.

Role Responsibilities

• Acts as the main point of contact for the Compliance teams and relevant business stakeholders for product related inquiries.
• Provides support to compliance leadership on topics related to the development, implementation, and ongoing controls of new and existing products.
• Participates in the integration and enhancement of Anti-Money Laundering and risk management processes for every stage of the products development, as well as on-going product activities.
• ​Reviews and update the Global Products Minimum Standards and other GPC Procedures.
• ​Participates and provide input for internal and external audits and examinations. 
• Reviews and approves risk memos prepared by the team.
• Supports team with more complex attestations.
• Supports the team with higher level escalations, provides guidance and support by resolving complicated situations, as SME and as People Manager.
• Provides product training and support to all levels of the Compliance organization and other business units when required. 

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Financial services sector or related field.
• AML related certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of product management experience in Financial Services, preferably AML compliance.
• 3+ years of experience managing teams.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial products and Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated product management skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.     
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to think outside the box and demonstrate creativity while solutioning.

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/.

Salary

The base salary range is $ 120,00.00 - 150,000.00 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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 below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview
process or in an offer of employmen