Senior Specialist, AML Compliance

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position requires candidates to be based in Denver location with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided. Senior Specialist, AML Compliance In this role, you will be a member of Western Union’s Financial Intelligence Unit (“FIU”) located within the Global Compliance organization. The FIU assists to mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks to Western Union. This highly visible area is responsible for identifying, escalating, and mitigating money laundering risk related activity. Specifically, in this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing potentially unusual money transfer/money order transactions and patterns that may be indicative of money laundering or terrorist financing concerns or have no apparent economic or lawful purpose. This role will analyze elements such as the background and purpose of transactions, collect and document relevant account and transactional data, review and analyze data, and make decisions regarding potential regulatory filing or other compliance/risk concerns. This role is also responsible for proper documentation of analytical work based on established procedures. At times, this role may be asked to work on specific projects or non-standard tasks and oversight processes. Roles and Responsibilities: Perform analysis of transactions stemming from automated alerts to identify potential money laundering and other potential risks/typologies associated with either WU Consumers, WU Payments Clients/customers, and/or Agent Network locations. This also includes taking necessary risk mitigation steps that may include reporting suspicious and/or unusual activity as required by AML laws or following other internal Western Union procedures. Document and/or refer specific cases for further investigation. Work cross-functionally with global teams across the FIU organization and/or support projects and/or non-standard tasks to further department priorities. Participate in team efforts such as huddles, problem solving, training, and innovation efforts of the team, FIU, and Western Union. Basic Qualifications 1+ years of experience in any of the following: Bank Secrecy Act, AML Compliance, general and/or risk-based compliance. 1+ years of experience with open-source using online tools. 1+ years of experience with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint). Basic understanding of trends and developments in Anti-Money Laundering risks and concerns, along with keeping up to date in product use and associated risks. Familiarity/experience with tools such SharePoint, Lexis Nexis (or similar), Tableau, and/or applicable Western Union systems/applications. Preferred Experience working cross functionally is preferred We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. Western Union is well positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. 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 WORKPLACE OPTION HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS 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 ( 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 United States specific benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Time Off Parental Leave Global Adoption Assistance 401K Plan Salary The base salary range is $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies. Other Details We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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.” #LI-TP1 Estimated Job Posting End Date: 11-11-2026 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. At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers. Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper. Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences. Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

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