France AML Investigations Lead — Hybrid Role

Western Union; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Comprehensive life & medical cover

Luncheon Vouchers

Job summary

Western Union is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to help protect our customers, our network and the financial system from money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud. As a member of the France Compliance Team, you will lead complex investigations, perform risk assessments and contribute to strategic compliance initiatives impacting both France and the wider EMEA region.

Our hybrid role in Paris La Défense requires three days in the office per week, with collaboration across Europe and the

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of AML compliance or financial crime experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations.
• Experience in handling complex investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent French and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage complex AML/CFT investigations involving high-risk customers, transactions, or agents.
• Perform in-depth risk assessments and provide documented recommendations to support decision-making.
• Review complex STR cases and contribute to regulatory reporting quality and completeness.
• Perform compliance oversight across Western Union’s agent network, including risk assessments, transaction analysis and control reviews.
• Participate in compliance committees and support regulatory reporting activities.
• Monitor AML/CFT regulatory developments, emerging financial crime typologies, and industry trends relevant to the business.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and monitoring activities.
• Provide AML/CFT guidance and support to internal stakeholders.

Skills

AML compliance

Financial crime

Investigations

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/French

Job description

Western Union is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to help protect our customers, our network and the financial system from money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud. As a member of the France Compliance Team, you will lead complex investigations, perform risk assessments and contribute to strategic compliance initiatives impacting both France and the wider EMEA region.

Our hybrid role in Paris La Défense requires three days in the office per week, with collaboration across Europe and the