Senior Specialist, AML Compliance (ILP)

westernunion; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Union in the Philippines is seeking a compliance professional to support AML/financial services compliance in a fast-paced, highly-structured environment. You will analyze risks, identify controls, and help ensure regulatory adherence while meeting tight deadlines.

The role requires a degree or equivalent experience, ability to work autonomously, and proficiency with mainframe systems, MS Word/Excel/Access. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in financial services preferred.
• 2 years of experience in AML Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act, or risk-based compliance preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven culture.
• Ability to identify compliance risks and elevate when appropriate.
• Experience using comprehensive mainframe systems.
• Experience making independent work-related decisions incorporating company policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of AML risk.
• Team player with collaborative abilities and autonomy.
• Experience in conducting public database research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

AML Compliance

Risk Identification

Analytical Skills

Deadline Management

Autonomy

Team Player

Public Database Research

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Mainframe Systems

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience in the financial services industry is preferred
• 2 years of experience in any of the following: Bank Secrecy Act, AML Compliance, general and/or risk based compliance is preferred
• Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to identify compliance risks and elevate when appropriate
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly-structured, deadline-driven culture
• Proficient in software applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access
• Demonstrated ability using comprehensive mainframe systems
• Experience making independent work-related decisions incorporating company policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of AML risk
• Team player with strong collaborative abilities
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy
• Experience in conducting public database research
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Estimated Job Posting End Date: 10-01-2026 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.