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Western Union AML Compliance Leader, Lisbon - Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal
Are you passionate about combating financial crime? Western Union is seeking an AML Compliance Leader to join our team in Lisbon. In this role, you will be pivotal in developing risk-based AML compliance programs for Western Union and its affiliates. You'll be responsible for long- and short-term planning, adapting to diverse and evolving environments, and managing priorities effectively. Your duties will include developing, implementing, and enforcing policies, procedures, and programs to minimize money laundering and terrorism financing risks, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorism financing requirements, and providing leadership and guidance to supervisors and staff in multiple locations. As the heart of our payment’s compliance division in Portugal, you'll shape compliance functions, influence strategic initiatives, manage change, and foster strong relationships with global partners.
This is a Controlled Function (PCF) job.
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.
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. To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers’ experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. 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 note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
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 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.
Estimated Job Posting End Date:
05-31-2024
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.