{"id":1144558,"url":"https://alion.io/job/western-union-junior-aml-compliance-specialist-paris-france-2","title":"Junior AML Compliance Specialist – Paris, France","company":{"id":58895,"name":"Western Union","domain":"westernunion.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/western-union","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":9,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":13,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Legal","role_family":"Legal","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Paris, France"],"countries":["FR"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T14:17:18Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T15:01:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Paris La Défense | Hybrid (3 days/week)\nJoin Western Union and help fight financial crime.\nAt Western Union, we connect millions of customers across more than 200 countries and territories. Behind every transaction is a strong commitment to protecting customers, preventing financial crime, and supporting regulatory compliance.\nWe're looking for a Junior AML Compliance Specialist to join our France Compliance Team and contribute to the fight against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Fraud.\nThis is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both AML investigations and Agent Oversight activities within a leading global payments company.\nWhat you will do:\nConduct AML investigations and analyze suspicious activities\nSupport Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and regulatory reporting to TRACFIN\nPerform quality reviews of FIU requests and other AML controls\nConduct transaction monitoring enhanced due diligence and risk assessments\nContribute to the oversight of Western Union’s agent network by conducting compliance reviews, analyzing transaction activity, and participating in risk-based assessments aimed at identifying and mitigating compliance risks.\nMonitor emerging AML and financial crime risks across the network and support continuous improvement of compliance controls.\nWhat we're looking for :\n+1-year of experience in AML, Compliance, KYC, Risk or Financial Crime \nStrong analytical and investigation skills \nFluent French and English (oral and written)\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment \nInterest in financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance \nWhy join us?\nWork directly on AML and Terrorist Financing investigations\nGain exposure to TRACFIN-related activities\nCollaborate with international Compliance teams\nDevelop expertise across Monitoring & Reporting and Agent Oversight\nBuild your career with a global leader in financial services\nWe make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. \nWestern Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company - transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.\nJust as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.\nBenefits\nYou 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 (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. \nYour France specific benefits include:\n25 days annual leave - plus 11 public holidays \nComprehensive life & medical cover \nLuncheon Vouchers \nWestern Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.\nOur Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.\nWe 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, 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.\nEstimated Job Posting End Date:\n10-23-2026This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. 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