Anti Money Laundering Compliance Specialist

hace 1 día


San José, San José, Costa Rica Western Union A tiempo completo

Job Overview

The Anti Money Laundering Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the administration of compliance duties and regional projects. This position requires a strong understanding of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing policies and procedures.

Role Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive reviews of agents to ensure adherence to North America Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Financing and Anti-Fraud compliance programs.
  • Provide support and training to Western Union Agents to implement effective AML/CTF and Anti-fraud Compliance programs.
  • Evaluate internal controls and AML/CTF & Anti-Fraud compliance programs for agents through transaction analyses, compliance reviews, and training sessions.
  • Responsible for follow-up with agents concerning review findings.
  • Work in partnership with other groups within the Western Union organization, such as Sales department.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of Western Union's AML and CFT policies and procedures.
  • Stay up-to-date on current AML and CFT trends and regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • University/College degree preferred or equivalent working experience in Compliance.
  • At least 1 year of experience within the AML or Compliance field.
  • Any compliance certification is a plus (e.g., ACAMS, CIPLAD).
  • Proven ability to analyze industry standards and employ sound judgment to draw conclusions regarding the status of an Agent's compliance program.
  • Ability to understand laws and regulations related to AML/CTF and Anti-Fraud policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and have strong time management skills.
  • Proficient computing skills with all common Office programs (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe E-sign).
  • Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and ability to focus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, Spanish, and French (oral and written), required.

Estimated Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per annum

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.
  • 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.

Costa Rica-Specific Benefits:

  • Asociación Solidarista
  • In-house company doctor services
  • Transportation services options
  • Referral Program award
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and committees to volunteer with
  • Pan American Medical and Life insurance
  • Cafeteria Discounts

About Our Hybrid Work Model:

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.



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