Officer , AML Compliance at Western Union

• 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 
• Ability to Travel abroad