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Agent Oversight Analyst

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Decisiveness
  • Customer Service
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Learning Agility
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the Compliance field.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proven ability to analyze, apply industry standards, and assess agents' AML/CTF compliance programs with sound judgment.

Requirements:

  • Coordinate the agent oversight program at WUIB in alignment with other WU entities and Agents throughout New Zealand.
  • Provide AML/CTF compliance support to new and existing Agents to identify whether agents have developed and implemented effective AML/CTF programs.
  • Analyze and recommend improvements to internal controls and AML/CTF compliance programs for Agents.
  • Provide back-office support to Agent Oversight processes and follow up on agents with identified AML/CTF improvement areas, as directed by the GFO front office and/or management.

Job description

Role Responsibilities
As an Agent Oversight Analyst, you will be coordinating the agent oversight program at WUIB in alignment with other WU entities and Agents throughout New Zealand, other key responsibilities include:

  • Provides AML/CTF Compliance support to new and existing Agents of Western Union and its affiliates, to identify if agents have developed and implemented an effective AML/CTF Compliance program, as they apply to Money Services Businesses. Provides analysis on improving internal controls and AML Compliance programs for Agents. 

  • Provides back office support to Agent Oversight processes Follows up on Agents who have certain areas of improvement identified in their AML/CTF Compliance programs by the GFO front office.

  • Assist with specific projects assigned by Management.

Role Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Compliance field. Bachelor’s or master’s Degree preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proven ability to learn to analyze, utilize industry standards and employ sound judgment to draw conclusions regarding the status of an agent's compliance program. 

  • Excellent multi-tasking ability. Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills. 

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.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your New Zealand specific benefits include:

  • 20 days of leave

  • Parental Leave

  • Health and Wellness Program

  • Referral program

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Other Details

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com.

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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, color, 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.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

03-30-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

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