Senior AML Compliance Lead – Digital Payments & Crypto

Western Union; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 181,906,000 - 272,860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Short-term incentives

Development platforms access

Job summary

Western Union seeks aSenior AML Compliance leader to oversee the AML program across its Argentinian entities. You will design and drive the Compliance Program, embed regulatory requirements in digital products, and manage a team of five professionals.

You will coordinate with UIF and BCRA, ensuring timely reporting and risk mitigation. The role requires deep AML/CTF knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Product, Tech and Business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, compliance certification, or related advanced qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in AML Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, Risk, or Regulatory Compliance in financial services or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AML Compliance function for Western Union’s three Argentinian legal entities, ensuring local regulatory adherence.
• Partner with Product, Technology, and Business teams to embed AML/regulatory requirements into digital products and services.
• Manage and develop a team of 5 compliance professionals with coaching and performance oversight.
• Serve as primary liaison with UIF and BCRA, coordinating regulatory interactions and reporting obligations.
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the Compliance Program including AML policies and training.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, SARs, and other AML processes to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Provide risk-based guidance on new products and strategic initiatives to support growth.
• Oversee Agent Oversight Program and ensure partner compliance frameworks.
• Strengthen relationships with Master Agents in Uruguay and Paraguay for regulatory adherence.
• Drive process improvements with data, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

AML/Financial Crime knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Change management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or compliance certification preferred

Job description

Western Union seeks aSenior AML Compliance leader to oversee the AML program across its Argentinian entities. You will design and drive the Compliance Program, embed regulatory requirements in digital products, and manage a team of five professionals.

You will coordinate with UIF and BCRA, ensuring timely reporting and risk mitigation. The role requires deep AML/CTF knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Product, Tech and Business teams.