AML Compliance Officer, French and\or Portuguese speakers – Johannesburg, South Africa at Western Union

• Are you passionate about preventing money laundering and other criminal activities? Are you willing to be a part of a cutting-edge compliance team? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as an AML Compliance Officer.  

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• As an AML Compliance Officer, you 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 Johannesburg, South Africa.  

Role Responsibilities    

• Conduct regular WU Locations/Points of Sales reviews (Onsite /Offsite).  
• Execute 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.  
• Provide guidance, policy interpretation, and support to Agent's locations within the region.  
• Actively participate in Regional Compliance discussions on risk and participate in governance and risk mitigation meetings as appropriate.   
• Perform 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 2 years’ experience in a similar position within a financial industry or as a compliance officer and/or Risk, Audit and internal controller.    
• Previous experience with South African Reserve Bank and Exchange Control Regulations. 
• Fluent in English.  Proficiency in French and/or Portuguese is a plus. 
• 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 legal, compliance and business nature.   
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.   
• Demonstrated ability to 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 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.