AML Compliance Officer at Western Union

Ref No: 1705348
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are seeking for an AML Compliance Officer based in our Lagos, Nigeria Office
• In this role, you will responsible for working directly with Western Union Agents within assigned territory of Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone.
• You will be the primary compliance resource with responsibilities of measuring Agents Compliance and Anti-Fraud programs; driving training and awareness initiatives, and, providing guidance and support to Agents.
• You will also be responsible for driving Agents to implement or enhance compliance and anti-fraud procedures and assist in the development of Agents Locations Compliance and Anti-Fraud programs, as required.

Sound interesting? Here are some specifics:

• Propose corrective action measures to mitigate any risks identified throughout the conduction of the Compliance reviews of Agents (Locations /Points of Sale),
• Conduct regular WU Locations/Points of Sales reviews (Onsite /Offsite)
• Execute on established WU AML (Anti-money laundering) Compliance & Anti-Fraud programs, principles, standards & oversight expectations within assigned territory.
• Implement policies and procedures designed to mitigate exposure and enhance compliance activities.
• Ensure that the locations Compliance program is maintained and relevant and up to Western Union Compliance Minimum Standards
• Conduct Anti-Fraud/Anti money laundering awareness ad-hoc training for locations operators during onsite reviews
• Provides guidance, policy interpretation and support to Agents locations within the region.
• Actively participates in Region Compliance discussions on risk and participates in governance and risk mitigation meetings as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager of the region: GDD-FIU-FRM referrals and escalations, agents reviews, regulatory outreach
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager of the region: manage referrals and escalations, agent reviews, and regulatory outreach

Requirements
What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in any field of the following: Business Administration, Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics with proven work experience within the financial services industry/Risk, Audit or Internal Control
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position within a financial industry or as compliance-officer and/or Risk, Audit and internal controller.
• Fluent in English.
• Detail oriented, excellent computer skills with all common MS Office programs
• Very good presentation skills.
• Aptitude for continuously learning and understanding AML(Anti-money laundering) risks and concerns as well as product uses and risks
• Ability to operate multi-nationally with internal business partners and Agents
• Ability to work in a self-directed and remote environment
• Demonstrated understanding of the Western Union business practices, organizational structure
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional reports and other documents of a legal, compliance and business nature
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information
• Ability to facilitate the collection of information through interviews, meetings etc.
• Ability to articulate, communicate information to various audiences verbally and in writing
• Excellent demonstrated organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up
• Must be a self-starter and be able to act independently
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to travel up to 50% or less depending upon work location and area assigned.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive global pay and benefits
• Unparalleled experience as part of one of the most advanced compliance teams in the world, with opportunities to build valuable skills and grow your career
• Diverse, global team with colleagues in over 50 countries