Hybrid KYC Data & Compliance Analyst

Western Union; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

401K

Job summary

Western Union is seeking a detail-oriented Analyst to join the GKYC team in Denver. You will analyze compliance and transaction data to identify gaps, resolve weaknesses, and improve the KYC program, collaborating across business groups to address regulatory obligations worldwide.

You will evaluate end-to-end ID/verification processes, review KYC data for accuracy, and communicate findings to stakeholders. The role requires strong MS Office skills and 3+ years in AML or related fields, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred but may be substituted for relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and work independently within a framework of guidelines and accountability.
• 3+ years of experience in AML compliance or a comparable field.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing data, metrics, or reporting to assess controls, risks, or operational effectiveness.
• Experience reviewing customer identification, verification, and due diligence mechanisms and processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and metrics related to the Global KYC Framework to assess the effectiveness of controls and ensure processes are operating as designed.
• Evaluate end-to-end customer identification and verification processes for compliance with KYC requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Identify, document, and elevate control gaps, process deficiencies, and potential compliance issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Review KYC data in the Universal Customer Database to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Analyze Customer Risk Scoring Model outputs, assess data quality and performance, and communicate findings to key stakeholders.
• Partner with Compliance, Technology, and business teams to support the design, implementation, and execution of KYC-related initiatives and projects.
• Support internal audits, regulatory examinations, remediation efforts, and other initiatives impacting the Global KYC Program.
• Manage and contribute to projects involving regional compliance requirements, KYC enhancements, and other strategic or operational priorities as assigned.

Skills

AML compliance

Data analysis

KYC processes

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Western Union is seeking a detail-oriented Analyst to join the GKYC team in Denver. You will analyze compliance and transaction data to identify gaps, resolve weaknesses, and improve the KYC program, collaborating across business groups to address regulatory obligations worldwide.

You will evaluate end-to-end ID/verification processes, review KYC data for accuracy, and communicate findings to stakeholders. The role requires strong MS Office skills and 3+ years in AML or related fields, with