Lead, International Regulatory Management and Licensing - Japanese Speaker

Role Responsibilities 

One of Western Union’s most valuable assets is its licenses. This position is primarily responsible for developing, executing and maintaining reports, projects and regulatory communication to ensure that Western Union and its licensed affiliates/subsidiaries remain properly licensed in relevant jurisdictions. As new licensing requirements emerge, either by changes in laws or products,  this role is responsible for determination of requirements and execution of license applications or amendments. 

Specifically, this position has responsibility for standing up an international licensing program which may include: 

• Fulfillment and coordination of responses for licensing and/or registration 

• Maintaining the central repository of all materials provided in the scope of licensing and correspondence with regulators. 

• Relationship management with regulators and business partners in order to accurately represent the company and timely meet regulatory requirements 

• Ensuring uniformity in presentation of our regulated businesses to regulators 

• Independently review information provided by various subject matter experts to ensure documentation provided in regulatory reports is responsive and timely 

• This role requires the ability to interpret, understand, and apply relevant statutory and regulatory requirements in order to ensure appropriate compliance 

• This role requires the ability to review and analysis financial and transactional reporting for responsiveness and accuracy 

• Collection, maintenance and provision to regulators of highly sensitive company information 

• Collection, maintenance and provision to regulators of highly confidential personal information collected for regulatory vetting of board elected officers 

• Coordination of provision of regulatory notices of company business information; changes or updates to enforcement actions 

• Special projects as assigned by the Sr. Manager, Global Regulatory Management team. 

Role Requirements  

• Proficiency in the Japanese Language. 

• Minimum five+ years of relevant experience in complex retail/consumer financial services/payment services organizations with multiple financial products, or a regulatory agency or law firm involving compliance issues relating to anti money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, and related state and federal money transmission laws and regulations. 

• Minimum of five+ years of experience in any of the following areas: regulatory oversight, general financial compliance, risk-based compliance, exam management, Bank Secrecy Act or anti-money laundering compliance. 

• Understanding of retail/commercial financial services products. 

• Understanding of anti-money laundering regulations and state and federal money transmission laws within the banking/financial services industry. 

• Must have a global perspective. 

• Must have the ability to work closely with the businesses. 

• Team player who works effectively with others to identify and resolve issues; shares information and keeps team members and management informed. 

• Strong organizational skills – must be multi-tasked oriented and able to balance pressure and deadlines with constantly changing priorities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Detail oriented, Team Player. 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required 

• CAMS/CFCS certification preferred 

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS  

Benefits  

Your Philippines specific benefits include: 

• Paid sick leave and vacation leave 

• HMO coverage with dependents from day 1 of employment, subject to insurer's review 

• Hybrid working arrangement 

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.