Senior Manager AML Compliance

AML Compliance, Senior Manager – Paris area, France

Hybrid - 3 days at the office per week

We’ll be looking for you to be at the heart of our compliance division. This is an opportunity to work globally as you develop and lead innovative initiatives alongside Global Compliance, to enhance improvements that will shape the compliance function.

Role Responsibilities

• Steer the compliance strategy and champion strategic initiatives as you influence others to successfully deliver them.
• Lead the country’s anti-financial crime program, manage relationships with the local regulator and associated bodies, respond lead oversight of Western Union’s agents through our Agent Oversight program.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and programs to minimize potential money laundering risk and ensure the company is meeting its anti-money laundering requirements for assigned functions.
• Developing strong ongoing relationships with local and global partners and act as the trusted advisor to senior management.
• Provide training, job performance evaluation, and resource support to the local team.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in local AML and Regulatory Compliance, general and/or risk-based compliance, yielding a comprehensive understanding of technology and best practices in the compliance field.
• Experienced in managing a compliance team and proven ability to foster collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders; marshals the resources needed to get the work done.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a management/supervisory position with direct reports.
• Strategic thinker and be analytically minded in your approach whilst remaining able to manage change.
• You’ll need a proven track record of moderately complex problem-solving and decision-making.
• You’ll have the agility and adaptability to take on additional responsibilities as your role evolves.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
• Previous experience with agile working methodologies is also desirable.

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 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 employment.
 

Your France specific benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave – plus 11 public holidays

• Comprehensive life & medical cover

• Luncheon Vouchers

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.  

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our glob