Are you passionate about preventing money laundering and other criminal activities? Are you willing to be a part of a cutting-edge compliance team? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as AML Compliance Specialist.

– Please APPLY with an ENGLISH version of your CV –

Hybrid mode – 3 days per week at the office 

Office location – Place de La Defence

Western Union powers your pursuit

As a Compliance Specialist you will reinforce the Compliance team and contributes to the smooth running of WU's compliance program, the performance of network compliance checks and training, the detection, analysis, and reporting of suspicious activity, in accordance with WU policies and procedures, and within the framework of AML-CFT.

Role Responsibilities

Review and submission of regulatory compliance reports. Management and follow-up of compliance committees. Participation in the annual update of the risk mapping, and the identification of checkpoints. Process requests received from the different departments. Ensure legal and regulatory monitoring. Carrying out compliance program reviews of network and independent locations. Participation in the detection, analysis, and reporting of possible suspicious activities, following WU policies and procedures, and within the framework of AML-CFT.

Role Requirements

Higher education (e.g. Law, Banking, Insurance, Commerce). Experience in compliance. Communication skills with proficiency in English and French languages (written and oral). Willing to travel up to 10% within Paris area – driving license is a plus. Analysis and problem-solving skills. Organizational competencies. A mastery of Microsoft Pack Office (including Excel). Ability to understand and apply complex legal regulations. Ability to work in a team and independently. Discretion and confidentiality.

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 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 see the below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
 

Your France specific benefits include:

25 days annual leave – plus 11 public holidays Comprehensive life & medical cover Luncheon Vouchers

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.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

01-12-2025

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.