Areyoupassionateaboutcombatingfinancialcrime?WesternUnionisseekinganAMLComplianceLeadertojoinourteaminLisbon.Inthisrole,youwillbepivotalindevelopingrisk-basedAMLcomplianceprogramsforWesternUnionanditsaffiliates.You'llberesponsibleforlong-andshort-termplanning,adaptingtodiverseandevolvingenvironments,andmanagingprioritieseffectively.Yourdutieswillincludedeveloping,implementing,andenforcingpolicies,procedures,andprogramstominimizemoneylaunderingandterrorism financingrisks,ensuringcompliancewithanti-moneylaunderingandterrorism financingrequirements,andprovidingleadershipandguidancetosupervisorsandstaffinmultiplelocations.Astheheartofourpayment'scompliancedivisioninPortugal,you'llshapecompliancefunctions,influencestrategicinitiatives,managechange,andfosterstrongrelationshipswithglobalpartners.Responsibilities:Developrisk-basedAML/CTFcomplianceprogramsforassignedcountriesandaffiliates.Plan,adapt,andmanageprioritiesinadiverseandevolvingenvironment.Develop,implement,andenforcepolicies,procedures,andprogramstominimizemoneylaunderingandterrorism financingrisks.Ensurecompliancewithanti-moneylaunderingandcounter-terrorismfinancingrequirements.Provideleadershipandguidancetosupervisorsandstaffinmultiplelocations.Shapecompliancefunctionsandchampionstrategicinitiatives.Managechangeinitiativesanddevelopprocessimprovements.Developstrongongoingrelationshipswithglobalpartners.Deliverreportsanddatatoassistseniormanagement.Requirements:Minimum7yearsofrelevantexperienceincomplexretail/consumerfinancialservices/paymentservicesorganizationsorregulatoryagenciesinvolvingpaymentservicescompliance.Minimum5yearsofrelevantexperienceinBankSecrecyAct,AML/CTF,orRegulatoryCompliance.Projectmanagementexperiencewiththeabilitytodriveprojectstosuccessfulcompletion.WorkingknowledgeofGlobalAML/CFTregulations,moneylaundering,fraudschemes,andinvestigativetechniques.Previousinternalauditexperienceand/orfinancialconsultingexperiencedesirable.Professionalcertificationinrelateddisciplinespreferred(CPA,CIA,CAMS).Bachelor'sdegreepreferredorequivalentcorporateexperience.Strongorganizational,interpersonal,analytical,problem-solving,influencing,anddecision-makingskills.Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationskills.Must be proficient in English. KnowledgeofSpanishwillbevalued.Wemakefinancialservicesaccessibletohumanseverywhere.Joinusforwhat'snext.WesternUnionispositionedtobecometheworld'smostaccessiblefinancialservicescompany—transforminglivesandcommunities.Tosupportthis,wehavelaunchedaDigitalBankingServiceandWalletacrossseveralEuropeanmarketstoenhanceourcustomers'experiencesbyofferingastate-of-the-artdigitalEcosystem.Morethanmovingmoney,wedesigneasy-to-useproductsandservicesforourdigitalandphysicalfinancialecosystemthathelpourcustomersmoveforward.Justaswehelpourglobalcustomersprosper,wesupportouremployeesinachievingtheirprofessionalaspirations.You'llhaveplentyofopportunitiestolearnnewskillsandbuildacareer,aswellasreceiveagreatcompensationpackage.Ifyou'rereadytohelpdrivethefutureoffinancialservices,it'stimeforWesternUnion.Learnmoreaboutourpurposeandpeopleatwillalsohaveaccesstoshort-termincentives,multiplehealthinsuranceoptions,accidentandlifeinsurance,andaccesstobest-in-classdevelopmentplatforms,tonameafew ( Please notethatyourRecruitermayshareadditionalrole-specificbenefitsduringyourinterviewprocessorinanofferofemployment.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.Wearepassionateaboutdiversity.Ourcommitmentistoprovideaninclusiveculturethatcelebratestheuniquebackgroundsandperspectivesofourglobalteamswhilereflectingthecommunitiesweserve.Wedonotdiscriminatebasedonrace,color,nationalorigin,religion,politicalaffiliation,sex(includingpregnancy),sexualorientation,genderidentity,age,disability,maritalstatus,orveteranstatus.Thecompanywillprovideaccommodationtoapplicants,includingthosewithdisabilities,duringtherecruitmentprocess,followingapplicablelaws.Estimated Job Posting End Date:06-03-2024This 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.
