Senior Specialist, AML Compliance (ILP)

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Quezon City, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, PHL
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Fintech • HR Tech • Payments • Sales • Software • Financial Services
Western Union is a global leader in cross-border and cross-currency money movement and payments.
The Role
Investigates suspicious consumer transactions, identifies money laundering and fraud risks, prepares regulatory reports for Australian authorities, reviews complex alerts, and recommends appropriate actions. The role collaborates with business stakeholders and leadership, supports AML compliance requirements, monitors regulatory trends, trains colleagues, and uses research tools and analytical methods to make independent risk decisions.
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Role Responsibilities.

As part of Consumer Monitoring and Investigation (CMI) team, you will assist in reducing risk to the business by identifying any money laundering or fraud-related issues as well as submitting regulatory reports to the relevant authorities. You will do this by conducting research and analysis on suspicious activities related to transactions. By collaborating with the business, you will conduct investigations, identify trends, and make recommendations from your findings on appropriate actions to be taken. Your work will also involve escalating certain cases or situations not only to the senior leadership team but also to stakeholders outside of FIU organization. The position requires a team player who can collaborate with others when required but also work independently as needed. 



  • Your main responsibility will be to prepare and submit regulatory reports to Australia Regulators/Financial Intelligence Units, investigate consumer activities and detect possible money laundering operations as well as other potential risk posed to the company
  • You might support your team in reviewing more complex alerts, as well as conducting complex investigations based on the requests from other Departments and stakeholders. 
  • You will also undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and by our policies and procedures. 
  • You will be supporting your teammates by sharing your knowledge and experience as a learning body. 
  • Your responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the AML Compliance team to ensure compliance requirements are met. 
  • The key to meeting these requirements is your ability to use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria. 
  • Ability to provide trainings upon request. 

  


Role Requirements

  • Fluency in English language. 
  • Experience of training other colleagues.
  • Higher education or equivalent experience in AML Compliance, investigations or risk-based role within financial services. 
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, especially strong MS Excel skills. 
  • Good communication, time management and teamwork, and collaboration skills. 
  • General experience in previous AML Compliance related role. 
  • Proven ability to make independent professional decision making in relation to possible risks posed to Western Union. 
  • Proven track record of knowledge in regulatory trends and requirements posed by outside regulatory bodies as well as internal policies. 
  • You must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure.  
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills. 



WORKPLACE OPTION

HYBRID – 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. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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 Philippines specific benefits include:  

  • Paid Time Offs 
  • HMO coverage with dependents from day 1 of employment, subject to insurer's review
  • Employee Wellness 
  • Global Recognition and Rewards Programs 


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.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

10-12-2026

This 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

  • Fluency in English
  • Experience training other colleagues
  • Higher education or equivalent experience in AML compliance, investigations, or a risk-based financial services role
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Good communication, time management, teamwork, and collaboration skills
  • General experience in a previous AML compliance-related role
  • Ability to make independent professional decisions regarding potential risks
  • Knowledge of regulatory trends, external regulatory requirements, and internal policies
  • Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and able to work under pressure
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

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.

  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, adoption assistance, and caregiver resources are described as core offerings, with global programs like tutoring access and family-building support. Scholarship opportunities and tools to find care further signal a family-friendly stance across multiple regions.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spans categories such as vacation, sick, parental, caregiver, and military leave, with global materials emphasizing broad coverage. U.S. content also references flexible time off for exempt employees, underscoring breadth beyond standard vacation.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage with multiple plan options, life and disability insurance, an assistance program, and wellness tools are consistently highlighted across benefits pages and postings. Risk insurance and mental-health resources are positioned as standard parts of the package.

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HQ: Denver, CO

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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