AML Compliance Manager-Western Union

The Compliance Manager we seek will be an experienced and confident professional with a successful track record working for Pakistan and Afghanistan’s leading banks and financial institutions. The person will be fluent in English and Urdu and able to communicate at a professional business level in both languages. 

The successful candidate will be well versed in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Finance regulations to the level that he/she is confident in delivering training to new WU agents, retraining existing agents and auditing/evaluating agents to ensure compliance within regulations and WU compliance frameworks. 

The person will be a confident and professional communicator and able to successfully manage key relationships and challenging situations with ease – as such adaptability is key. Master’s degree qualifications in Banking/Finance or a related discipline is preferred.  

Based in Karachi, Pakistan this position is responsible for supporting Western Union (WU) and its agents’ efforts in complying with anti-money laundering laws as they apply to Money Services Businesses in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Responsibilities are many and varied and will focus on the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs designed to minimize money laundering risk for WU and its agents. 

The Compliance Manager will take an active role in onboarding, training and evaluating Western Union Agents within the Anti-Money Laundering programs we run to ensure compliance against legislation as well as our own AML and CTF frameworks.

The Compliance Manager ensures open communication with the various regulatory bodies within the region including Central Banks and FIUs and is responsible to develop and maintain strong relationships with these parties. The role will involve travel within Karachi and Kabul in addition to  remote travel in both countries.