Manager, AML Compliance

Western Union

. Develop and maintain partnerships with law enforcement agencies, regulators, intelligence organizations, industry groups, and other external stakeholders .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crime investigations, anti-money laundering compliance, and regulatory engagement, with a strong ability to manage relationships with law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Proficient in leading strategic intelligence initiatives and enhancing operational processes to mitigate financial crime risks.

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Financial Crime InvestigationsAnti-Money Laundering ComplianceRegulatory EngagementSubpoena ManagementData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Financial Crime ComplianceRisk ManagementInvestigative SupportOperational ProcessesIntelligence DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceAudit RemediationInformation DisclosureEmerging Financial Crime TrendsProgram Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCoachingCollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeBusiness Reporting ToolsData Analytics ToolsAutomation Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCFE

Industry Keywords

Bank Secrecy ActCounter-Terrorist FinancingFinancial ServicesPaymentsFintechRegulatory AuthoritiesIntelligence OrganizationsCompliance ReviewsInformation-Sharing FrameworksFinancial Crime Typologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain partnerships with law enforcement agencies, regulators, intelligence organizations, industry groups, and other external stakeholders
Serve as a primary point of contact for designated external partners and represent the FIU in information-sharing initiatives, operational meetings, and collaborative investigations
Oversee and conduct subpoena, legal request, and information disclosure processes in accordance with legal, regulatory, privacy, and corporate governance requirements
Monitor emerging financial crime trends, typologies, and threats, including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, human trafficking, and other illicit activities
Support the FIU Threat Intelligence Collection Program and provide risk-based recommendations to leadership
Direct and support strategic intelligence initiatives, audit remediation activities, and investigative reviews
Manage priorities, timelines, resources, and deliverables
Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, Investigations, Product, and Technology teams to identify and escalate financial crime risks and implement mitigation strategies
Support regulatory examinations, audits, and internal reviews through documentation, reporting, analysis, and subject matter expertise
Evaluate and enhance operational processes, reporting capabilities, investigative workflows, and information-sharing practices
Prepare management reporting and provide insights on program performance, operational metrics, emerging risks, and key initiatives
Provide guidance, coaching, and subject matter expertise to team members
Support development and implementation of AML compliance policies, procedures, and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
5+ years in a Law Enforcement, Intelligence, regulatory authority or other intelligence and investigation sectors, engaged in financial crime investigations or intelligence development, OR 5+ years of experience in AML compliance, financial crime investigations, FIU operations, regulatory compliance, law enforcement engagement, or a related financial crime discipline
3+ years of experience supporting anti-money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, counter-terrorist financing, compliance, risk management, or financial crime programs
Experience managing or overseeing subpoena processes, legal requests, investigative support activities, intelligence-sharing programs, or related operational processes in a regulated environment or as law enforcement
Experience working within or with financial services, payments, banking, fintech, regulatory agencies, law enforcement organizations, or similar regulated industries
Knowledge of AML, Bank Secrecy Act, and counter-terrorist financing regulations and related financial crime compliance requirements, including data sharing provisions
Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Investigations, or regulatory partners
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business reporting tools
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas
3+ years of people leadership, supervisory, team lead, or program management experience (preferred)
Experience building and managing relationships with law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, intelligence organizations, or industry groups (preferred)
Experience supporting regulatory examinations, audits, remediation initiatives, or compliance reviews (preferred)
Experience leading strategic intelligence projects, investigative programs, or large-scale risk assessments (preferred)
Knowledge of global AML regulations, information-sharing frameworks, and financial crime typologies (preferred)
Experience within payment services, money movement, banking, fintech, or consumer financial services organizations (preferred)
Professional certification such as CAMS, CFE, or a related compliance certification (preferred)
Experience leveraging data analytics, reporting tools, automation, or emerging technologies to enhance investigative effectiveness and financial crime risk management (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives
Multiple health insurance options
Accident and life insurance
Best-in-class development platforms
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Parental Leave
401K Plan
Hybrid work with office attendance a minimum of three days a week