Front Line Associate - Zurich
Location: Retail Store – Zurich - Müllerstrasse 93
Schedule: Monday-Friday 10.00-19.00h and rotative Saturdays 10.00-15.00h
Hours: 42.5 per week
Languages: Spanish, English, German
Western Union powers your pursuit.
As a Frontline Associated (FLA), you are the face of our brand and the first point of contact for customers in our retail stores. You are responsible for delivering exceptional service while carrying out the company’s core financial services — including money transfers and currency exchange — and supporting additional services made available through our retail network.
You will operate across multiple service channels and assist customers in a professional, secure, and customer-centric environment.
Role Responsibilities
Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with Western Union standards
Perform money transfer transactions and currency exchange operations
Verify customer identity and ensure full compliance with KYC/AML regulations
Manage daily operations through internal systems and service platforms
Handle customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints with professionalism
Support the delivery of additional service channels offered at the store, including those introduced in partnership with third-party providers
Maintain accurate documentation and perform administrative tasks as needed
Ensure the store environment is clean, organized, and welcoming
Collaborate with colleagues and management to improve service quality and efficiency
Occasionally support marketing activities, such as handing out flyers, participating in local events or promotional campaigns, when requested and planned in advance
Assisting customers and DHL couriers with sending and receiving parcels via DHL; verifying customer identity; scanning parcel barcodes; entering shipment data into the DHL system; and collecting customer signatures.
Role Requirements
Previous experience in customer service or retail (financial services preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to new procedures and services
Good command of English, Spanish and German. Additional languages such as French and Italian will be a plus
Comfortable using computers, digital systems, and point-of-sale platforms
Availability to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays when needed
Note on Service Scope:
While the primary focus of this role remains on money transfer and currency exchange, you are also expected to support other services provided in-store, which may be added or updated based on company partnerships and business development. These additional services will always fall within a customer service context, and proper training and support will be provided.
Work Shift
100% IN PERSON - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. Due to the nature of this role, the expectation is to work from the office full time.
BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS
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. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
Your Switzerland specific benefits include:
Defined Contribution pension plan
Other Details
We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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.
Estimated Job Posting End Date:
06-10-2026This 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.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in customer service or retail (financial services preferred)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and attention to detail
- Good command of English, Spanish, and German
- Availability to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays
Western Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Western Union and has not been reviewed or approved by Western Union.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Job postings list Flexible Time Off for many U.S. roles and include at least one paid volunteer day. Global benefits materials outline paid time off categories across locations.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: U.S. roles commonly advertise a company 401(k) contribution. This feature is presented as a core element of the package for eligible employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Company materials emphasize parental leave and adoption assistance. Education-oriented support such as scholarships and tuition assistance further extends family benefits.
Western Union Insights
What We Do
Western Union is here for what's next. Each day, our diverse global teams invent and build new ways to send, save, and spend money. Wherever our customers are in the world, whatever currency they prefer, we're evolving to meet the demands of tomorrow. When we help make financial services more accessible to people everywhere, we transform lives and communities, positioning us to become the world's most accessible financial services company. That's our vision, and we need talented, forward-thinkers like you to help make it a reality. Our global workforce tackles complex issues every day, making them the backbone of our innovative spirit since 1851. If you're ready to be part of our evolution, apply now.
Why Work With Us
Diversity is a core strength at Western Union, providing the foundation for our corporate values – purpose-driven, globally-minded, and trustworthy and respectful. With a presence in 200+ countries, we are committed to providing a rich and inclusive work environment that reflects each employee’s unique culture, background, and perspectives.
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