Head of Financial Intelligence

Company: Western Union
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Motivated by our values: purpose driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectfulWe---re a FinTech that---s using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. We---re a team of over 10,000 people spanning 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.Better requires relentless pursuit of betterThis role is responsible for implementing risk-based compliance initiatives to enhance the compliance programs in the Payments Segment. The development and implementation of anti-money laundering initiatives is a priority and requires both attention to detail as well as an ability to synthesize and implement global compliance requirements and initiatives. The selected candidate will be expected to develop and manage internal relationships that foster strategies and tactics and to develop ---buy-in--- through his/her unquestioned credibility, knowledge, and leadership. Although this position will have responsibility for anti-money laundering requirements for the assigned functions, such responsibilities may be expanded to other regulatory and compliance areas or functional programs. Your responsibilities will include.Western Union---s Global and Enterprise Financial Intelligence Strategy and Priorities.Executing Western Union---s Transaction Monitoring, AML/CFT Investigations, Threat Intelligence and Law Enforcement Outreach program.Global and enterprise oversight of enhanced, in-depth, Intelligence/Threat Analysis, specialized investigations of complex Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism issues for all WU and WUBS products.Develops and manages the capital and expense budget for the Financial Intelligence Unit and Transaction Monitoring operations using lean management (WU Way) techniques.Develops and maintains relationships with high-level law enforcement and international counterparts to include in-country security and international security agencies, intelligence, and private sector counterparts worldwide.Establishes long-term strategic direction for function(s)Accountable for decisions with significant org-wide impacts on financial/operational performanceInfluences large function, corporate-wide impact, including CEO, Board, governments, and regulatory agencies.Provides deep business acumen; functional SME including internal and external perspective.For such a pivotal role, you---ll ideally haveMinimum of fifteen (15) years of experience working in an operational capacity at a regulated financial services firm, ideally one that is a large, global organization.Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant workplace or military or federal law enforcement experience with a skill set focused on measures and techniques, problem solving, decision making, critical analysis, teamwork, and leadership.History of experience in the Money Services Business (---MSB---) industry is a plus, especially an MSB with an agent-business model.Prefer Tier 1 Transaction monitoring teams. DemonstratedUnderstanding of BSA/AML RegulationHistory of career progression of managing large global teams.Experience in Financial Intelligence.Solid budget and financial management experience.Join us, and let---s move money for betterWestern Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It---s an exciting time for our organization, as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world. If you---re ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.We---re a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop. You---ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.We are passionate about our 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 on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.Annual on target earnings:$360,000. --- $400,000. Annual on target earnings (inclusive of base salary, short-term and long-term incentives) represents the anticipated low and high end of the Western Union compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate---s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Other rewards and benefits include health insurance (several options to choose from), accident and life insurance, access to the best in class learning and development platforms, to name just a few To view more details of our benefits, visit us here: LIAA1Full time

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