Vice President, AML Compliance

3 days ago

Singapore WESTERN UNION GLOBAL NETWORK PTE LTD Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Are you ready to lead and enhance compliance efforts across the APAC region? Are you eager to drive strategic compliance initiatives in a globally diverse organization? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment? Then it's time to join Western Union as a Vice President, Compliance – APAC.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

We are seeking a senior compliance leader to serve as the Regional Vice President, Compliance for the Asia Pacific region. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the compliance program across the region, ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, consumer protection, risk assessment, and licensing regulations. You will be supported by in-country compliance leads and centralized senior compliance peers as you develop and implement robust compliance strategies to mitigate risks and support business growth.

Role Responsibilities

  • Strategic Compliance Leadership – Oversee the compliance program for the APAC region, ensuring alignment with global compliance policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Provide strategic direction to in-country compliance leads and senior compliance professionals.
  • Regulatory Engagement – Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities across the region. Effectively communicate compliance programs and advocate for a level playing field among financial institutions.
  • Risk Assessment & Controls – Lead compliance risk assessments, identify key risks, and implement effective controls to mitigate regulatory and financial crime risks.
  • Consumer Protection & Fair Dealing – Ensure compliance with consumer protection regulations and fair dealing obligations across all APAC markets.
  • Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions Compliance – Develop and oversee AML and sanctions programs, including transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, and due diligence processes in accordance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards.
  • Product Development & Compliance Advisory – Partner with business leaders to facilitate the launch of new financial products and services while maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Governance & Licensing Compliance – Oversee licensing requirements, ensuring that Western Union operates in full compliance with regional regulatory expectations.
  • Audit & Examination Management – Lead regulatory audits and examinations, ensuring a strong compliance posture and prompt remediation of any identified issues.
  • Team Leadership & Development – Build and mentor a high-performing regional compliance team. Establish key objectives and risk indicators to drive accountability and success.

Role Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in any combination of the following:Retail or digital consumer financial services or payments organizations
    International banking within the Asia Pacific region
    Financial service regulatory agencies with experience in AML, sanctions, consumer protection, and/or licensing
    Law firms specializing in payments services compliance
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of specialized experience in areas such as:Regulatory oversight, audit, and examination
    Consumer protection and fair dealing compliance
    Risk assessment and control implementation
    Anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance
    Transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting
    Product development and compliance
    Licensing and governance compliance
  • Substantive knowledge of FATF standards, including expert understanding of AML and sanctions regulations within the APAC region.
  • Strong ability to partner with business colleagues to support new product deployment while ensuring compliance.
  • Proven track record in engaging with regulatory authorities and influencing regulatory discussions.
  • Ability to differentiate between country-specific compliance expectations and global program requirements.
  • Strong decision-making skills in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and balancing compliance with business priorities.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills to drive compliance initiatives across multiple countries.
  • Ability to serve as Country Compliance Officer and/or Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), if required.
  • Bachelor's degree required; a law or other graduate degree strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to compliance management.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

Western Union aspires to be the world's most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and retail financial ecosystem that help our customers achieve their personal goals.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a rewarding compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Benefits

You will have access to multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and resources for development and training, in additional to a range of other global employee benefits
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).

The following additional location-specific benefits also apply (note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment).

Your Singapore specific benefits include:

  • 21 days holidays
  • Birthday Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Global Recognition and Rewards Programs
  • Employee Wellness

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 (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

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