Manager, AML Compliance, Project Management (Fixed Term)

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

Manager, AML Compliance, Project Management (Fixed Term) – Sydney, Australia

TheManager, AML Compliance Project Managementwillsupportthe Program Director inthe development of processes, systems, and strategies related to Western UnionAustralia’scompliance withlocal financial crimeregulations,Western Union’s global policiesand industry best practices.

An opportunity to join Western Union’s Compliance Team on a full-time basis for a24-month period.

Role Responsibilities:

• Managecomponents ofa complex largefinancial crime compliance upliftproject.

• Lead/coordinatecore projectactivitiesincludinggapanalysis, solution design, documentation,issueresolution,resource planning, progress tracking,status reporting, implementation,changemanagement, and postimplementation reviewand closure.

• Monitor/evaluate project progress,maintainproject documentation and develop presentations for communication.

Role Requirements:

• Minimumfive years ofexperience managingfinancialcrimecompliance uplift/remediationprojects in a complex retail/consumer financial services organisationwith multiple products in payment services,ideally in amultinational institution.

• Practical experiencein developing and executingproject managementmethodology.

• Substantiveunderstanding ofAustralian AML/CTFregulations within thefinancial services industry.

• Excellent communicationsand presentationskills;ability to create change through influence, foster teamwork and orchestrate teams;demonstrateeffective interpersonal skills, ability to earn the trust of leadership,businesspartnersand relevant subject matter experts.

• Strong customer-centric viewpointand highly motivatedtoidentifyingand pursuing process efficiencies.

• A degree in commerce, business, law, finance, risk, compliance, or equivalent.

• Ability to adapt working hours toprioritiseinteractions with global stakeholderslocatedin otherjurisdictionsasrequired.

• Proven ability to work autonomously withhigh levelof attention to detail as well as contributetoa team setting alongside other risk,complianceand project management personnel.

Workplace Options

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

• Life / Accident Coverage
• Superannuation Plan
• Paid Time Offs
• Employee Wellness
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs

Other Details

We are passionate abouthonoringour employee’s identity and fostering a feeling of belonging.We do not discriminate based on race,color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

11-06-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.