AML Compliance & PM Lead — Fixed-Term (Sydney, Hybrid)

Western Union; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Life insurance

Best-in-class development platforms

Global recognition and rewards

Job summary

Western Union seeks a Manager, AML Compliance, Project Management for a 24-month fixed-term in Sydney. The role supports the Program Director in developing processes, systems and strategies aligning with Australian AML/CTF rules and Western Union policies.

You will lead uplift activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate progress to stakeholders while maintaining strong attention to detail in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years managing financial crime compliance uplift/remediation projects.
• Experience developing and executing project management methodology.
• Substantive understanding of Australian AML/CTF regulations.
• Excellent communications and presentations skills.
• Degree in commerce, business, law, finance, risk, compliance, or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt working hours for global stakeholders as required.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage components of a complex large financial crime compliance uplift project.
• Lead activities: gap analysis, solution design, documentation, issue resolution, resource planning, progress tracking, status reporting, implementation, change management, and post-implementation review.
• Monitor progress and develop presentations for communication.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Western Union seeks a Manager, AML Compliance, Project Management for a 24-month fixed-term in Sydney. The role supports the Program Director in developing processes, systems and strategies aligning with Australian AML/CTF rules and Western Union policies.

You will lead uplift activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate progress to stakeholders while maintaining strong attention to detail in a multinational environment.