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🥝 Director, AML Compliance Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan– based in Dubai, UAE
Western Union Holdings,Inc | , , united arab emirates, United-Arab-Emirates | Posted June 27, 2026
Job Description
Role Responsibilities
- Lead AML compliance across the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, with direct accountability for risk exposure related to customer activity, geographic footprint, and partner network.
- Serve as the primary compliance partner to regional and country leadership, providing clear, actionable guidance on risk, controls, and regulatory expectations.
- Represent the organization with regulators and external stakeholders, strengthening credibility and supporting business growth in a strategically important region.
- Oversee and refine AML frameworks to ensure they remain effective, scalable, and aligned with both regulatory requirements and evolving business models.
- Manage and develop a Dubai-based team, expanding capabilities and supporting the shift toward more regionalized operations.
- Guide compliance strategy for digital and wallet-based offerings, ensuring appropriate controls are embedded as pro...