Lead Analyst, Regulatory Licensing

Western Union • Denver, CO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Analyst, Regulatory Licensing – Denver, Colorado (Hybrid) Does the prospect of working in a global organization in the fight against money laundering motivate you? Are you ready to play a vital role in helping billions of people and businesses to enjoy secure, reliable financial services? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union with the AML Compliance team as a Lead Analyst. Western Union powers your pursuit. Western Union is seeking a Lead Analyst – Regulatory Licensing to join our Compliance team. This role is critical to ensuring Western Union meets all U.S. money transmitter licensing requirements. You will manage and execute licensing tasks across multiple jurisdictions, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with internal teams to support regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Compliance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in licensing, regulatory compliance, or financial services.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Strong time management, documentation and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with money transmitter licensing or financial regulatory requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, compliance management systems and workflow tools preferred.
• Understanding of licensing oversight in NMLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Licensing Management: Prepare, submit, and track money transmitter license applications, renewals, and related filings for U.S. jurisdictions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to state and federal licensing requirements, deadlines, and reporting obligations.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough and organized records of all licensing activities, including supporting documentation and correspondence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to gather required information and resolve licensing issues.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline licensing processes and enhance efficiency.
• Reporting: Generate and analyze data in Excel to support compliance reporting and audits.

Benefits

• 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 (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).
• Paid Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 401K plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees