Senior Specialist, AML Compliance

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Senior Specialist, AML Compliance
Are you ready for your next career at a company that envisions a culture of global unity and boundless connection? Then it's time to join Western Union as a Senior Specialist, AML Compliance.

Western Union powers your pursuit.
This position is responsible for conducting complex investigations and data analysis to identify suspicious activity related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate within the Office of Financial Intelligence Unit, Consumer Monitoring Investigations (FIU-OCMI) team to mitigate money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud-related risks.
• Identify and analyze suspicious activity patterns and trends related to transactions.
• Conduct complex analysis of alerts using Western Union systems, public databases, and records.
• Investigate and research alerted activity to determine risk level.
• Perform case-specific outreach to consumers when necessary.
• Document findings, make recommendations, and escalate cases to business partners.
• Identify emerging typologies and develop strategies using investigative techniques.
• Manipulate and analyze complex data sets to support investigations.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in financial services industry (preferred).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to identify compliance risks and escalate appropriately.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.
• Experience using comprehensive mainframe systems.
• Ability to make independent decisions aligned with company policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of AML risk and investigative practices.
• Experience conducting public database research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Advanced English level is required.
• At least 2 years of AML Compliance experience is required.
• Strong understanding of global financial crime regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions).
• Experience with transaction monitoring systems and investigation processes.
• Familiarity with risk assessment techniques and compliance risk management.
• Proficiency in regulatory reporting and filing suspicious activity reports (SARs).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly.
• Problem-solving and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams.
• AML certifications (e.g., CAMS) is a plus.
• Third language proficiency is a plus.

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 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 Costa Rica- Specific Benefits Include

• 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

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.

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

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.