Lead Analyst, AML Compliance

Lead Analyst, AML Compliance – Quebec, Canada

Do you have impeccable analytical skills, an eye for detail, and strong business acumen?  Are you looking to join a global financial company that encourages and embraces an inclusive workplace?   Join Western Union as a Lead Analyst, AML Compliance!

Western Union powers your pursuit

One of Western Union’s most valuable assets is its licenses. This position is primarily responsible for developing, executing and maintaining reports, projects and regulatory communication to ensure that Western Union and its licensed affiliates/subsidiaries remain properly licensed in relevant jurisdictions. This includes ability to read and understand regulations governing Money Services Businesses, end-to-end ownership of report preparation and analysis for maintaining money transmitter, check seller or any other business activity license including conferring with regulators as to the content and timing of certain reporting. As new licensing requirements emerge, either by changes in laws or products, this role is responsible for determination of requirements and execution of license applications or amendments. The timely and accurate execution of regulatory filings protects the company’s ability to continue to do business and protects the company from fines and/or adverse repercussions including license revocation or negative news reports. Specifically, this position has the overall responsibility for fulfillment and execution of Western Union’s licensing program.

Role Responsibilities

• Fulfillment and coordination of responses for Canadian licensing and/or registration and act as the company’s Respondent
• Maintaining the central repository of all materials provided in the scope of licensing and correspondence with regulators.
• Relationship management with regulators and business partners in order to accurately represent the company and timely meet regulatory requirements
• Ensuring uniformity in presentation of our regulated businesses to regulators.
• Independently review information provided by various subject matter experts to ensure documentation provided in regulatory reports is responsive and timely.
• This role requires the ability to interpret, understand, and apply relevant statutory and regulatory requirements in order to ensure appropriate compliance.
• Must be able to conduct legal research and understand applicability of laws to licenses.
• This role requires the ability to review and analysis financial and transactional reporting for responsiveness and accuracy.
• Collection, maintenance and provision to regulators of highly sensitive company and personal officer information.
• Coordination of provision of regulatory notices of company business information; changes or updates to enforcement actions.

Role Requirements

• Minimum five+ years of relevant experience in complex retail/consumer financial services/payment services organizations with multiple financial products, or a regulatory agency or law firm involving compliance issues relating to anti money laundering, and related country and provincial money transmission laws and regulations.
• Minimum of five+ years of experience in any of the following areas: financial industry or similar licensing, regulatory oversight, or exam management.
• Understanding of retail/commercial financial services products
• Understanding of anti-money laundering regulations and country and provincial money transmission laws within the banking/financial services industry.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate and/or legal research experience required.
• CAMS/CFCS certification preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple systems and platforms.
• Fluent in French

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/  

Salary
The annual base salary range is $72,200.00 - 100,000.00 CAD Annual. This role is also eligible to receive a short-term incentive bonus that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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/). Your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

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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