Junior AML Compliance Specialist - Paris, France
Western UnionParis, Ile-de-France, France
Posted March 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities.
Job Description
As a Junior Compliance Specialist, you will reinforce the Compliance team by supporting and overseeing adherence to the business' AML-CTF program. You will contribute to the smooth running of WU's compliance program, perform network compliance checks and training, detect, analyze, and report suspicious activity, in accordance with WU policies and procedures, and within the framework of AML-CFT.
Requirements
- Higher education (e.g. Law, Banking, Insurance, and Commerce)
- Fluency in French and English languages (oral and written)
- +1 year of experience within the AML Compliance field and understanding of conducting AML risk assessments
- Ability to understand and apply complex legal regulations
- Ability to write clear, concise, and detailed suspicious activity reports
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Discretion and confidentiality
- A mastery of Microsoft Pack Office (including Excel)
- Willing to travel up to 10% within the Paris area – driving license is a plus
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave – plus 11 public holidays
- Comprehensive life & medical cover
- Luncheon Vouchers
