Director AML Compliance

@ Western Union

Overview

The Director AML Compliance at Western Union in Dublin, Ireland will lead and oversee the AML compliance program for our Irish-licensed entity with operations across 53 countries.

Role Responsibilities

You will hold the Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF-52) under the Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity regime and lead a cross-functional team to ensure the execution of anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance obligations. Key responsibilities include:

• Review and enhance the AML compliance program.
• Collaborate with the board and senior management.
• Proactively escalate monitoring issues to executives.
• Support expansion of responsibilities as business grows.

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate should have substantial European AML/CFT or regulatory financial services compliance experience, specific industry expertise in retail, consumer finance or payments services, and the ability to operate in a complex, dynamic organization. Must possess high ethical standards, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and experience advising senior business and risk executives.

Benefits and Work Arrangement

Working under a hybrid model, you are expected to work 3 days per week at the Dublin office. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, comprehensive life & medical cover, and a contributory pension plan along with additional incentives, insurance options, and development opportunities.

Company Overview

Western Union is transforming financial services and designing accessible products and solutions for digital and physical financial ecosystems. We support our employees in pursuing professional aspirations with ample learning and career growth opportunities.

Key skills/competency

• AML Compliance
• Regulatory
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Program Oversight
• Financial Services
• Monitoring
• Enhancement
• Cross-functional