Manager, AML Compliance (Intl)

Role Responsibilities:

Manager Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance Tokyo Japan

As the Manager AML - Anti Money Laundering for our Japan business you will play a critical role in the functioning of our AML Compliance department globally to ensure that we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Youll evaluate controls both internally and with our agent partners through analysis and support our partners in delivering our compliance programs. Providing recommendations to internal stakeholders in relation to regulatory and internal policy requirements on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) Proliferation Financing (PF) economic sanctions and export control regulations (including Japans Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act) as well as applicable global and Japan regulatory requirements.

• You will be the point of contact with local regulators-FSA/KFB MOF including coordination for any regulatory on-site inspections you need to ensure good communication with local regulatory authorities and monitor any updates and monitor regulatory developments and interpret relevant laws rules and regulations related to AML CTF Proliferation Financing and economic sanctions (including FEFTA) and assess their impact on Western Union Japans compliance framework.
• You will also be expected to coordinate and review reports related to Western Union Japan AML activities.
• Provide assistance to management in the development of overall department strategies goals and initiatives. Helps manage anti-money laundering requirements for assigned agents and sub-agents. Manages AML compliance for moderately complex region and agents.
• May supervise staff and support senior management with reporting and regulatory relationships with regulatory agencies and agents.
• Provides AML Compliance support to agents and sub-agents of Western Union and affiliates to help build programs that are in compliance with anti-money laundering laws as they apply to Money Services Businesses.
• Supports agents/sub-agents efforts to comply with company policies and procedures as they relate to anti-money laundering.
• Responsible for follow up with agents/sub-agents concerning review findings and communication of assessments to the appropriate internal management.
• In addition to standard program reviews the Manager will be assigned program reviews that are moderately complex in nature.
• May work with regulatory authorities financial intelligence units and law enforcement on matters related to AML CTF proliferation financing and sanctions compliance under general supervision of AML Senior Management.

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Role Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred with English & Japanese (N1) language proficiency in both written (with Kanji characters) & good communication skills.

• To be successful in this role you have at least 5 years AML Compliance experience within Japanese regulated financial services fintech or payment industry and have an in-depth understanding of the Japanese regulatory landscape including AML/CFT regulations proliferation financing requirements and economic sanctions and export control regulations (e.g. FEFTA) previous experience as an MLRO or deputy MLRO within the financial services fintech or payment industry in Japan is preferred.
• Relevant experience in complex retail/consumer financial services/payment services organizations with multiple financial products or a regulatory agency or law firm involving payment services compliance issues relating to anti-money.
• Youll be expected to have hands-on experience working with Japanese regulators including regulatory examinations inspections and ongoing supervisory interactions covering AML/CFT sanctions and related compliance matters.
• Youll also be expected to be able to express difficult issues in a straightforward and understandable manner be analytically minded and be comfortable in communicating and presenting to senior management.

Work Shift

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 AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to multiple health insurance options accident and life insurance and access to best-in-class development platforms to name a few
( 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 Japan specific benefits include:

• Cash Balance pension plan
• Transportation allowance
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Employee Wellness
• Hybrid Working Arrangement

We are passionate about 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 based on race colour 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.

Role Responsibilities:

マネーロンダリング防止(AML)およびコンプライアンスマネージャー 東京日本

日本事業におけるマネーロンダリング防止AMLおよびコンプライアンスマネージャーとしてWestern Union Japan のAMLCFT制裁対応体制の中核を担っていただきます
日本およびグローバルで適用される法令規制を踏まえ社内および代理店エージェントサブエージェントに対する管理助言モニタリングを通じて実効性のあるコンプライアンス体制の維持高度化を推進します

マネーロンダリング防止AMLテロ資金供与対策CTF拡散金融PF経済制裁および輸出管理規制外国為替及び外国貿易法FEFTAを含むならびに関連する日本およびグローバルの規制要件について社内関係者に対し専門的な助言提言を行います

主な業務内容

• 金融庁FSA関東財務局KFB財務省MOF等の日本の規制当局に対する主要な窓口としての対応
  立入検査ヒアリング照会対応等を含む当局対応全般の調整統括
• AMLCFTPF経済制裁輸出管理FEFTAを含むに関する法令ガイドライン当局動向を継続的に把握分析し
  WUJKKのコンプライアンス体制への影響評価および必要な対応を主導
• WUJKKにおけるAML関連の当局提出資料内部報告書等の作成レビューおよび調整
• 部門戦略目標および各種施策の策定におけるマネジメントへの支援
• 担当するエージェントサブエージェントに対するAMLコンプライアンス管理およびプログラムレビューの実施
• エージェントサブエージェントに対するAML関連の社内方針手続の遵守に関する助言支援
• レビュー結果および指摘事項に関するフォローアップ是正対応の進捗管理関係部署への報告
• 標準的なレビューに加え比較的高度複雑なAMLプログラムレビューの担当
• AML上級管理職の指示監督のもと規制当局金融情報機関法執行機関との対応業務を担当
• 必要に応じてスタッフの指導育成および上級管理職向けのレポーティングを実施

応募要件Role Requirements

• 学士号相当の学歴
  日本語N1相当漢字を含むおよび英語での高い読み書き能力と業務上のコミュニケーション能力
• 日本の規制対象金融機関フィンテック資金移動業等における5年以上のAMLコンプライアンス実務経験
• AMLCFT拡散金融経済制裁輸出管理FEFTA等を含む日本の規制環境に関する深い理解
• 日本におけるMLROまたは副MLROとしての実務経験があれば尚可
• 複数の金融商品サービスを提供する組織または規制当局法律事務所等における
  決済AML関連コンプライアンスの実務経験
• 日本の規制当局との直接的な実務対応経験
  立入検査モニタリング継続的な監督対応を含む
• 複雑な論点を整理し平易かつ説得力をもって説明報告できる能力
• 上級管理職に対する説明報告プレゼンテーションに抵抗がないこと

Work Shift

ウェスタンユニオンは可能な限り対面でのコラボレーション問題解決そしてアイデア創出を重視しています私たちはこれにより共通の働き方が育まれお客様のための取り組みを実行する上での支えになると考えていますそのため最低でも週に3日はオフィスで勤務することが期待されています

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

複数の健康保険オプション事故保険や生命保険そして最先端の開発プラットフォームなども利用可能です( #LI-HR1

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