Senior Officer, AML Compliance

Senior Officer, AML Compliance – Bangkok, Thailand

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 a Senior Officer, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Compliance.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

This role is on the lookout for providing seamless support to the locations of Western Union Retail Services, which consists of Western Union branches and subagent networks. You will be coordinating between various teams internally and externally to provide training and coordinate upgrades and roll outs, maintenance and troubleshooting as required.

You will propose operational improvement initiatives to business leaders, whilst ensuring processes are both commercially minded and consistent with regulations in Thailand. Experience in Myanmar corridors are a plus.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provides AML Compliance support agents of Western Union and its affiliates to build programs that are following the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and other anti-money laundering laws as they apply to Money Services Businesses.
• Supports Western Unions efforts to comply with internal policies and procedures and external regulation as they relate to compliance including AML/CTF and other typologies.
• Evaluates internal controls and compliance programs through transaction analyses, compliance reviews and training sessions.
• Responsible for following up with global stakeholders to review findings. Work will be closely supervised until skills are consistently demonstrated.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the Compliance field; 4-6 years of experience in compliance, auditing, risk mgmt. or banking with a minimum of 3 years' experience in BSA Compliance. Bachelor's or master's Degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to learn 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. Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications and experience with Lotus Notes.

Additional Skills preferred:

• Fluency in Korean, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, Urdu or other languages strongly preferred.

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

Benefits

You will also have access to multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few

). 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 Thailand specific benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Time Offs
• Employee Wellness
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs

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, colour, 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.

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

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