Lead Analyst, AML Compliance

Western Union

Lead Analyst overseeing AML compliance for Western Union across Canadian jurisdictions. Responsible for licensing, regulatory engagement, and documenting compliance processes.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and lead license applications and regulatory registration requests in Canada as the company’s official representative
Maintain a centralized registry of licenses, registrations and regulatory correspondence
Manage relationships with regulators and business partners to ensure accurate company representation and compliance with regulatory obligations
Ensure consistent presentation of regulated activities across filings, applications and regulatory communications
Review and validate subject matter expert contributions to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely submission of reports
Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to support compliance with licensing obligations
Conduct legal and regulatory research to assess the applicability of licensing requirements
Review financial and transactional data to verify accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
Collect and retain sensitive information related to the company and its officers for regulatory filings
Coordinate the submission of regulatory notices, operational updates and required disclosures, including those arising from business or regulatory changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years’ experience in one of the following areas: licensing in the financial sector, regulatory supervision or management of regulatory inspections
Minimum 5 years’ experience in retail financial services or payments, within regulatory agencies or law firms, with a specialization in AML compliance
Practical knowledge of financial products and services for individuals and businesses
Strong understanding of AML requirements as well as applicable federal and provincial laws and regulations governing money services and funds transfers
Experience managing regulatory licensing is considered an asset
Paralegal certification and/or legal research experience is an asset
CAMS or CFCS certification is an asset
Ability to work effectively across multiple systems, tools and platforms
Excellent written and verbal proficiency in both French and English
Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in Canada.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Teladoc Medical Experts
Lumino Health – Virtual Care
Life insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Basic critical illness insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Regulatory LicensingFinancial Product KnowledgeRegulatory ResearchData VerificationRegulatory Correspondence Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementEffective Communication

Certifications

Paralegal CertificationCAMS CertificationCFCS Certification