Director, AML Compliance – Middle East, Pakistan & Afghanistan (Dubai)

About the role

Western Union is seeking a senior leader to head AML compliance for the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Based in Dubai, you will guide a growing team, shape regional strategy and ensure the company meets evolving regulatory expectations while supporting innovative digital and wallet‑based products.

Key responsibilities

• Lead AML compliance across the region, overseeing risk exposure linked to customers, geography and partner networks.
• Act as the primary compliance advisor to regional and country leadership, delivering clear guidance on risk, controls and regulatory expectations.
• Represent Western Union with regulators and external stakeholders, building credibility and facilitating business growth.
• Maintain and enhance AML frameworks to stay effective, scalable and aligned with regulatory changes.
• Manage and develop a Dubai‑based team, expanding capabilities for regionalized operations.
• Guide compliance strategy for digital and wallet‑based offerings, embedding appropriate controls.
• Handle complex, high‑impact issues and escalations, balancing regulatory and commercial priorities.
• Collaborate with business and functional teams to integrate compliance into market expansion, partnerships and product initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in AML compliance within the Middle East, Pakistan or Afghanistan.
• Demonstrated accountability for risk oversight and successful program delivery.
• Extensive background in financial services, payments or regulatory environments, including interaction with central banks.
• Strong judgment and ability to navigate diverse, evolving regulatory landscapes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape regional AML strategy for a global payments leader.
• Hybrid work model with a minimum of three days per week in the Dubai office.
• Leadership of a high‑performing, growing compliance team.