Project Manager, AML Compliance (Fixed Term)

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Project Manager, AML Compliance (Fixed Term) – Sydney, Australia

The Manager, AML Compliance Project Management will support the Program Director in the development of processes, systems, and strategies related to Western Union Australia’s compliance with local financial crime regulations, Western Union’s global policies and industry best practices.

An opportunity to join Western Union’s Compliance Team on a full-time basis for a 24-month period.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage components of a complex large financial crime compliance uplift project .
• Lead/coordinate core project activities including gap analysis, solution design, documentation, issue resolution, resource planning, progress tracking, status reporting, implementation, change management, and post implementation review and closure.
• Monitor/evaluate project progress, maintain project documentation and develop presentations for communication.

Role Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience managing financial crime compliance uplift/remediation projects in a complex retail/consumer financial services organisation with multiple products in payment services, ideally in a multinational institution.
• Practical experience in developing and executing project management methodology.
• Substantive understanding of Australian AML/CTF regulations within the financial services industry.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills; ability to create change through influence, foster teamwork and orchestrate teams; demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, ability to earn the trust of leadership, business partners and relevant subject matter experts.
• Strong customer-centric viewpoint and highly motivated to identifying and pursuing process efficiencies.
• A degree in commerce, business, law, finance, risk, compliance, or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt working hours to prioritise interactions with global stakeholders located in other jurisdictions as required.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with high level of attention to detail as well as contribute to a team setting alongside other risk, compliance and project management personnel.

Workplace Options

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

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

You will also have access to short-term incentives, 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 Australia Specific Benefits Include

• Life / Accident Coverage
• Superannuation Plan
• Paid Time Offs
• Employee Wellness
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs

Other Details

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.

Estimated Job Posting End Date

08-31-2026

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.

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