Senior Specialist, AML Compliance (Japanese Speaker)

Western Union; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage with dependents from day

Paid Time Offs

Employee Wellness

Global Recognition and Rewards

Job summary

Western Union is seeking a proactive AML Compliance professional in the Philippines to help identify money laundering and fraud risks, prepare regulatory reports for authorities, and conduct investigations into suspicious activity. The role involves collaboration with multiple departments and regular escalation to senior stakeholders.

The position requires fluency in Japanese and English, strong MS Office skills, and experience in AML compliance.

Qualifications

• Fluent Japanese and English required; strong communication skills.
• Experience training colleagues is a plus.
• Higher education or equivalent experience in AML Compliance, investigations or risk-based role within financial services.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel.
• Proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to Australia Regulators/Financial Intelligence Units.
• Investigate consumer activities and detect possible money laundering operations.
• Review complex alerts and conduct investigations as requested by other departments.
• Undertake regulatory reporting in line with laws and internal policies.
• Share knowledge with teammates and contribute to AML Compliance efforts.
• Use a variety of research tools and criteria to identify risks; provide trainings when needed.

Skills

Japanese language

English language

AML investigations

Regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Education

Higher education or equivalent in AML Compliance

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Role Responsibilities

As part of Consumer Monitoring and Investigation (CMI) team, you will assist in reducing risk to the business by identifying any money laundering or fraud-related issues as well as submitting regulatory reports to the relevant authorities. You will do this by conducting research and analysis on suspicious activities related to transactions. By collaborating with the business, you will conduct investigations, identify trends, and make recommendations from your findings on appropriate actions to be taken. Your work will also involve escalating certain cases or situations not only to the senior leadership team but also to stakeholders outside of FIU organization. The position requires a team player who can collaborate with others when required but also work independently as needed.

• Your main responsibility will be to prepare and submit regulatory reports to Australia Regulators/Financial Intelligence Units, investigate consumer activities and detect possible money laundering operations as well as other potential risk posed to the company
• You might support your team in reviewing more complex alerts, as well as conducting complex investigations based on the requests from other Departments and stakeholders.
• You will also undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and by our policies and procedures.
• You will be supporting your teammates by sharing your knowledge and experience as a learning body.
• Your responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the AML Compliance team to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• The key to meeting these requirements is your ability to use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria.
• Ability to provide trainings upon request.

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Role Responsibilities

As part of Consumer Monitoring and Investigation (CMI) team, you will assist in reducing risk to the business by identifying any money laundering or fraud-related issues as well as submitting regulatory reports to the relevant authorities. You will do this by conducting research and analysis on suspicious activities related to transactions. By collaborating with the business, you will conduct investigations, identify trends, and make recommendations from your findings on appropriate actions to be taken. Your work will also involve escalating certain cases or situations not only to the senior leadership team but also to stakeholders outside of FIU organization. The position requires a team player who can collaborate with others when required but also work independently as needed.

• Your main responsibility will be to prepare and submit regulatory reports to Australia Regulators/Financial Intelligence Units, investigate consumer activities and detect possible money laundering operations as well as other potential risk posed to the company
• You might support your team in reviewing more complex alerts, as well as conducting complex investigations based on the requests from other Departments and stakeholders.
• You will also undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and by our policies and procedures.
• You will be supporting your teammates by sharing your knowledge and experience as a learning body.
• Your responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the AML Compliance team to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• The key to meeting these requirements is your ability to use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria.
• Ability to provide trainings upon request.

Role Requirements

• Fluency in Japanese and English language.
• Experience of training other colleagues.
• Higher education or equivalent experience in AML Compliance, investigations or risk-based role within financial services.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially strong MS Excel skills.
• Good communication, time management and teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• General experience in previous AML Compliance related role.
• Proven ability to make independent professional decision making in relation to possible risks posed to Western Union.
• Proven track record of knowledge in regulatory trends and requirements posed by outside regulatory bodies as well as internal policies.
• You must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Workplace Option

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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

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Philippines Specific Benefits Include

• Paid Time Offs
• HMO coverage with dependents from day 1 of employment, subject to insurer's review
• Employee Wellness
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. 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.

Estimated Job Posting End Date

11-06-2026