Specialist, AML Compliance

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Quezon City, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, PHL
Hybrid
Entry 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
Investigate consumer activity to detect money laundering and suspicious transactions, report regulatory incidents, conduct investigations, support AML compliance, use research tools and systems, and recommend process improvements while collaborating with the CMI team.
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Role Responsibilities

On a daily basis you will be responsible for analyzing data to determine suspicious activity within the Western Union network. Working together with a team of specialists your duties will include reporting suspicious activity, conducting investigations and providing feedback for processes improvements. 

  • You will be joining the Consumer Monitoring and Investigation (CMI) department and we’ll be looking to you to investigate consumer activities to detect money laundering and other potential risks. 
  • You will also undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and by our policies and procedures. 
  • Your responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the AML Compliance team to ensure that compliance requirements are being met. 
  • The key to meeting these requirements is your ability to use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria. 

Role Requirements

  • We will equip you with job-specific knowledge during initial training, yet we expect that you already understand trends and developments in AML risks and concerns. 
  • Fluency in English language. 
  • Higher education or equivalent experience are preferable. 
  • Good communication, time management and teamwork and collaboration skills, positive and proactive attitude. 
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and computer literacy. 
  • You must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure.  
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Work Shift

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:

07-17-2026

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

  • Understanding of trends and developments in AML risks and concerns
  • Fluency in English
  • Higher education or equivalent experience
  • Good communication, time management, teamwork and collaboration skills; positive and proactive attitude
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and computer literacy
  • Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work from the office a minimum of three days a week (hybrid)

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
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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