Role in Financial Crimes Risk providing production and post - implementation support within Technology Strategy and Solutions. Focus on analyzing issues, coordinating resolution, and maintaining system stability.
About the role
- Senior level Director in AML Compliance overseeing regulatory programs in APAC region for Western Union. Leading teams to ensure adherence to compliance standards across multiple countries.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing regulatory and anti–money laundering compliance programs in Australia, New Zealand and APAC
- Providing strategic leadership and subject matter expertise in managing regulatory relationships with AUSTRAC in Australia and DIA in New Zealand
- Development, implementation, and continual enhancement of compliance programs
- Leading a geographically dispersed team of compliance professionals
- Ensuring effective execution of risk based regulatory requirements and alignment with enterprise compliance expectations
- Leading regional risk assessments and shaping APAC‑wide AML strategies
- Managing relationships with regulators, FIUs, and law enforcement
- Delivering high‑quality reporting and strategic insights to senior leadership
Requirements
- 12–15+ years of AML/financial crime or regulatory risk experience in global or multinational financial services
- 7+ years leading cross‑country or cross‑functional teams
- Working directly with regulators across multiple APAC jurisdictions
- Demonstrated success managing enterprise‑level AML/CTF programs
- Major remediation initiatives
- Regulatory exams
- Cross‑regional projects
- Proven experience providing strategic advice to senior executives
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Law, Criminal Justice, Risk, Economics or related field)
- Advanced degree preferred (JD, MBA, or Master’s in Compliance/Financial Crime)
- Industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., ACAMS, ICA Diplomas in AML/Financial Crime/GRC, CRCM, CRMA)
Benefits
- Life / Accident Coverage
- Superannuation Plan
- Paid Time Offs
- Employee Wellness
- Global Recognition and Rewards Programs
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