Senior Analyst, Program Reporting Analyst (Fixed Term)

Senior Analyst, Program Reporting Analyst (Fixed Term) – Sydney, Australia 

​​The Senior Analyst, AML Compliance is under general supervision from senior management. 

This position supports the development, implementation and enforcement of policies, procedures and programs designed to minimize potential Compliance risk for Western Union and its affiliates, within the established strategies of the Regulatory Compliance department. 

An opportunity to join Western Union’s Compliance Team on a full-time basis for a 24-month period. 

Role Responsibilities:  

• Leads, coordinates, or participates in assigned regulatory reporting projects simultaneously, including research, analysis, documentation, design/develop testing, problem resolution, training, status reporting, implementation, and post-rollout review/audit.   

• Creates and analyses complex data for reporting and potential solutions. May train and mentor lower-level analysts. 

• Drive forward outcomes and deliverables under tight deadlines, both at a strategic and tactical level 

• Data driven outcomes that help uplift the control environment and help the business grow safely  

Role Requirements: 

• Education: A degree in commerce, business, law, finance, risk, compliance, or equivalent, with CA qualified or working towards CA (or equivalent).   

• Proven Analytical Expertise – 4+ years’ experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or financial/operational reporting within a corporate, banking, fintech, or consulting environment. 

• Advanced Data Skills – High proficiency in data extraction and transformation, plus strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros) and at least one BI/visualization tool (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik). 

• Reporting Mastery – Experience designing, automating, and maintaining dashboards and reports that are accurate, timely, and tailored to diverse audiences, from operational teams to senior executives. 

• Insight-Driven Mindset – Ability to go beyond the numbers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and to translate findings into clear recommendations that influence business decisions. 

• Stakeholder Engagement – Strong communication skills to collaborate with finance, operations, compliance, and product teams, ensuring reporting outputs meet business needs. 

• Problem-Solving Agility – Comfort working with incomplete or complex datasets, applying critical thinking to resolve data quality issues and deliver meaningful insights. 

• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness – Understanding relevant reporting obligations (e.g., AUSTRAC, APRA, ASIC) is highly regarded, particularly in a financial services context. 

• Continuous Improvement Focus – A track record of streamlining reporting processes, introducing automation, and improving data governance practices. 

• Technical Curiosity – Willingness to explore new tools, data sources, and analytical techniques to enhance reporting capabilities. 

• Team Contribution – Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance team culture. 

Additional Skills:  

• Strong working knowledge of: 

• AML/CTF Act and Rules (Australia) 

• AUSTRAC regulatory expectations 

• Customer Due Diligence requirements 

• Transaction Monitoring 

• Suspicious Matter Reporting 

• Sanctions Compliance 
• Project Management Experience

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. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS  

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, 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 location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your Australia specific benefits include: 

• Life / Accident Coverage 

• Superannuation Plan 

• Paid Time Offs 

• Employee Wellness 

• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs 

Other Details 

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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