Manager, Anti- Money Laundering

Manager, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance, Consumer Monitoring and Investigation Western Union Location: Sydney, Australia JR Do you have what it takes to help us realize our vision of becoming the world’s most accessible financial services company? Are you ready to offer up your skills to a worldwide company committed to making financial services accessible to people everywhere? It’s time to join Western Union as a Manager, Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance. Western Union powers your pursuit. As the Manager of the Consumer Monitoring and Investigation Team (OCMI), you will be accountable for leading people management activities and playing a critical role in shaping and enforcing compliance standards. You will contribute to the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies, procedures, and programs aimed at minimizing potential money laundering risk within the established strategies of FIU-OCMI (Financial Investigation Unit – Consumer Monitoring and Investigation). The role is central to identifying and mitigating risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud, ensuring Western Union operates with integrity and in full compliance with global regulatory requirements. Role Responsibilities Ensure adherence to APAC Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions in the Transaction Monitoring Program. Oversee identification, evaluation, and mitigation of financial crime risks, including monitoring high-risk transactions and implementing effective controls. Drive the creation and enhancement of AML frameworks, procedures, and standards to maintain regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Manage complex investigations of suspicious activities, ensuring timely escalation and accurate reporting to relevant authorities. Partner with cross-functional teams – FIU, Legal, Operations, and Technology – to align compliance initiatives with business objectives. Act as a key liaison with regulators and external auditors, ensuring transparency and responsiveness during reviews and examinations. Mentor and guide compliance analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance. Utilize analytics and compliance tools to monitor trends, assess emerging risks, and recommend strategic improvements; act as a subject matter expert to recommend risk rule changes and respond to emerging fraud patterns. Role Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field, with excellent communication skills and good business rapport. 5–7 years of experience in the financial industry, ideally in AML Compliance, investigations or risk-based roles within financial services. Understanding of appropriate Money Services Business regulatory requirements and their effect on our business. Proven ability to make independent professional decision‑making related to possible risks posed to Western Union. Analytical and problem‑solving skills. Experience in project management and automation with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI (preferred). Able to express difficult issues in a straightforward and understandable manner, be analytically minded, and be comfortable communicating with and presenting to senior management. Core Competencies Include Basic knowledge of applicable compliance issues and requirements; basic understanding of payments products, services, and operations. Basic knowledge of anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing regulations and regulatory developments – keeps abreast of changes in anti‑money laundering and regulatory policies. Leadership – may need to provide leadership to a team; able to manage future staff effectively. Effective communicator on both an individual and group level, orally and written. Team player – works effectively with others to identify and resolve issues; motivates to achieve common goals; builds self‑confidence in others. Benefits You will also have access to multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and development platforms, as well as Life / Accident Coverage Superannuation Plan Paid Time Offs Employee Wellness Global Recognition and Rewards Programs 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, colour, 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; it will be updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Legal Industries Financial Services and Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr