The Western Union Company is an American financial services and communications company. Its North American headquarters is in Meridian, Colorado, though the postal designation of nearby Englewood is used in its mailing address. Up until it discontinued the service in 2006, Western Union was the best-known U.S. company in the business of exchanging telegrams....
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As an AML Compliance Officer, will be responsible for supporting Western Union (WU), its affiliates, agents and sub-agents' efforts in complying with anti-money laundering laws as they apply to Money Services Businesses.
This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Role Responsibilities
Conduct regular WU Locations/Points of Sales reviews (Onsite /Offsite)
Executes 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,
Role Requirements:
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, and French as optional.
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
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