Senior Specialist, AML Compliance

Senior Specialist AML Compliance – Hong Kong

This role supports AML/CFT and financial crime compliance activities across Hong Kong and Greater China, overseeing agent and partner relationships while assisting with regulatory reporting, governance, and compliance program management. It involves investigating suspicious transaction activity, conducting complex data analysis, identifying emerging financial crime typologies, documenting findings, and escalating cases or recommendations to relevant business partners.

Role Responsibilities

• Support compliance oversight and governance of agent and partner relationships in Hong Kong and greater China.
• Conduct complex analysis of alerts concerning patterns and trends associated with suspicious activity related to transactions conducted through Western Union. Investigate and research the alerted activity using Western Union systems, public databases and records.
• Document findings and make recommendations; escalate specific cases to Western Union business partners.

• Support Hong Kong compliance lead with management of AML/CFT and financial crime compliance program, regulatory reporting and other tasks as assigned.
• Identify emerging typologies and determine appropriate strategies using applied knowledge and a wide range of investigative techniques. Conduct complex manipulation of data.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience in the financial services industry is preferred. 
• At least 2 years of experience in any of the following: AML/CFT and financial crime compliance, sanctions, general and/or risk-based compliance is preferred. 
• Spoken and written fluency in Mandarin Chinese. 
• Execution: Analytical, detail-oriented, deadline-driven; works independently in fast-paced environments.  Experience working in a global company across multiple jurisdictions preferred. 
• Compliance & tools: Strong AML/compliance risk escalation; collaborative communicator proficient in MS Office/mainframe + research. 

Work Shift HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.  

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. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.  Your Hong Kong -specific benefits include:  

• • Comprehensive life & medical cover
  • Contributory pension plan

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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.#LI-LP1 #LI-Hybrid     

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

11-16-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.