Are you a passionate compliance risk professional with an analytical and data-driven mindset? Are you excited by an opportunity to join an incredibly strong, unified Compliance Risk Assessment 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 a Lead Analyst, Risk Management.Western Union powers your pursuit.This position reports to the Director of the Enterprise Risk Assessment function and will primarily be responsible to produce country-level financial crime compliance risk assessments and risk advisory, focusing on money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions and proliferation financing, and fraud. The Compliance Risk Management program is integral to the management of company-wide compliance risk through informed decisions to achieve both short- and long-term strategic goals.Role ResponsibilitiesProducing country-level financial crime compliance risk assessments and risk advisory in accordance with the annual risk assessment plan.Engaging with stakeholders including regional/local compliance and business teams, and global compliance teams.Performing risk analysis and research, writing risk assessment reports, and presenting results to internal stakeholders.Supporting the production of compliance risk assessments for Western Union's annual Global Compliance Enterprise Risk Assessment.Supporting the production of internal tools that are key for the production of compliance risk assessments.Assisting with ad hoc tasks such as targeted risk advisory.Role RequirementsExperience (3+ years) in Anti Money Laundering Compliance from a financial service or payments background.Ability to apply risk management concepts and analysis with an analytic mindset.Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while ensuring tight deadlines and high-quality standards are met.Ability to efficiently communicate with AML/CFT and business senior management both at local and international level.Can work in an international team with multiple cultural backgrounds.Can effectively apply working knowledge of Global AML/CFT regulations and standards, current money laundering and fraud schemes, and investigative techniques to effectively identify and mitigate risk to Western Union.Bachelor's degree is preferred or previous experience working in a corporate environment within the field of AML/CFT Compliance.Excellent communicator and can build strong relationships.Strong organizational skills – must be multi-tasked-oriented and able to balance pressure and deadlines with constantly changing priorities.#J-18808-Ljbffr
