Western Union is changing. Yes, we're the company that moves money around the world quickly and reliably in 200 countries and territories. We are also present in over 510,000 locations bringing immense distribution convenience to our consumers. But we're on the cusp of becoming much more than that. Our vision is to be the preferred financial services provider for the underserved - billions of people and businesses with unmet financial service needs. That means aggressively pursuing digital, mobile, ATM/kiosk and stored value card strategies that meet the needs of today's global consumers and businesses. So, if you're looking for a company on the move - and truly one of the most diverse work environments on the planet - then Western Union could be for you.
Right now, we are seeking an IT Manager, AML Compliance based at our office in Montvale, New Jersey.
In this role, you will manage a team of systems analysts responsible for implementing our Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance process across the globe. You'll be responsible for consistently developing best practices in a continuous improvement environment. Furthermore, you'll work with various global contacts in an end-to-end systems integration roll-out project that improves the way we move money for better.
Sound interesting? Here are some specifics:
- You'll be able to effectively influence both internal and external audiences, and work effectively across cross functional organizational boundaries
- Demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking skills through multiple successful product release cycles
- Collaborate and communicate well with senior staff as well as mentor and grow staff and build high-performance teams
- Work effectively with others to identify and resolve issues
- Share information and keep team members and supervisors informed
- Act as a key technical visionary in designing and developing sophisticated software systems through complete product lifecycle, prioritizing and solving operational and strategic issues and delivering high quality software on schedule
What you will need to succeed:
- Four (4) year technical degree in computer science or related degree.
- Four (4) plus years of related technical and business experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in the Financial Industry required
- Intimately familiar with application frameworks, software methodology, large/complex/integrated systems, component design, design patterns, best practices, standards and processes, current and emerging technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- Ability to make sound judgments under pressure
- Demonstrates the capacity to work independently
- Strives in fast-paced environment with a high degree of urgent requests
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance experience is preferred
- Experience with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements a plus
- Experience with software product configuration and releases a plus
- Prior experience with financial systems, point-of-sale systems, rule engines, and payment engines is a plus
What it's like here:
Western Union (WU) is a company on the move! We believe that when money moves, better things can happen. From small businesses and global corporations, to families near and far, or NGO's in the most remote communities on Earth, WU helps people and business move money globally. We have a rich legacy of innovation, and are continuing to develop new and more convenient ways for our customers to send and receive money through digital, mobile and retail channels. We have a combined digital and retail network that spans over 200 countries and territories. Some companies specialize in cash-based retail money transfer and others play only in digital. We are leaders in both!
Being on the Western Union team means being tenacious and goal-oriented. It means taking risks and quickly finding the path to success. It means having integrity, and finding ways to make things work. It means thriving as part of a diverse, global team of over 10,000 people who are committed to moving money for better. It means being driven to win, and to do work that makes a difference a global stage. Sound like you? Apply now!
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and success. Achieving our common vision depends on people with diverse backgrounds working together. Who knows; your unique point of view could be the key to our next groundbreaking idea. We'd love to explore that possibility!
Western Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or other protected category.
