Fraud Prevention Senior Analyst, Compliance

The position will play a key role in the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the Anti-Fraud Program, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements while protecting customers, agents, and the business from fraud-related risks.

The role will also collaborate with Compliance and AML teams across entities, supporting fraud prevention, investigations, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting activities. The position will contribute to strengthening fraud controls, identifying emerging fraud typologies, and ensuring alignment with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices within the financial services and payments ecosystem.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the design, documentation, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Anti-Fraud Program in compliance with Central Bank regulations.

• Monitor transactions and fraud alerts using internal systems and analytical tools to identify suspicious activities and emerging fraud trends.

• Conduct fraud investigations, analyze fraud typologies, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

• Maintain a centralized database of fraud incidents, investigations, losses, and reporting activities.

• Evaluate fraud and AML-related controls across different billers, agents, and payment networks to identify risks and control gaps.

• Prepare and present periodic fraud risk reports to Senior Management and the Board of Directors, including quarterly fraud risk assessments.

• Coordinate regulatory reporting requirements, including notification of newly identified fraud typologies to the Superintendence of Financial and Exchange Entities (SEFyC).

• Partner with Compliance, AML, Operations, Product, and Risk teams to strengthen fraud prevention frameworks and support regulatory initiatives.

• Deliver fraud awareness training and provide guidance on fraud risks, controls, and applicable regulations to internal stakeholders.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field.

• 4-6 years of experience in fraud prevention, fraud investigations, fraud risk management, digital fraud, or financial crime within banks, fintechs, payment service providers (PSPs), or other financial institutions.

• Strong knowledge of fraud typologies, fraud controls, risk indicators, and transaction monitoring across payments, retail financial services, banking, or bill payment environments.

• Experience working with fraud analytics, case management tools, transaction monitoring systems, and regulatory reporting processes.

• AML compliance and investigations experience is highly desirable.

• Advanced English communication skills, with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Workplace Option

Western Union values inperson 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  

You 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. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your Argentina specific benefits include:  

• Gift vouchers for marriage, for birth, others.

• Discounts at universities. 

• Discounts at gyms and shops. 

• Discounts at the language center.

• 10 days off for non-pregnant mother/father.

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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About Us

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.

Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper.

Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.

Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.