AML Compliance Analyst – Dublin, Ireland

Are you interested in building a career in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), one of today’s most critical areas in financial services? Join our international team as an AML Compliance Analyst based in Dublin, Ireland. 

Western Union powers your pursuit.  

Join Western Union’s Compliance team and play a key role in protecting our global network from financial crime. We are looking for an AML Compliance Analyst to support critical anti-money laundering processes and ensure regulatory compliance. 

Role Responsibilities  

• Perform Know Your Agent (KYA) quality assurance on onboarding packs prior to regulator submission. 

• Assist with AML outsourcing management, including service provider calls, KPI tracking, and risk assessments. 

• Provide support to the Regional Compliance team with reporting, task management, and ad-hoc projects. 

• Collaborate across compliance, operations, and business teams to meet regional objectives. 

Role Requirements 

• 2+ years’ experience in AML compliance, investigations, or risk-related roles. 

• Degree in a relevant field; AML/compliance certification is an advantage. 

• Knowledge of Irish and European AML regulations. 

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure. 

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel. 

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills 

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/. 

Benefits 

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 (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. 

Your specific benefits include: 

• 22 working days for employees with less than 3 years of service   

• Comprehensive life & medical cover       

• Contributory pension plan    

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.     

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office at least three days a week.     

We are passionate about diversity. 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.  

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