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FX Operations Analyst

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westernunion logoWesternunion · - Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Responsibilities

  • Analyze and classify FX transactions based on their nature and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and validate supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable FX regulations and internal policies.
  • Execute and register FX transactions accurately and in a timely manner within internal systems.
  • Ensure adherence to compliance standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
  • Support FX business operations, particularly transactions that require documented justification according to regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitor and track transactions to ensure proper processing, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Prepare reports and maintain proper documentation to support regulatory and internal reporting needs.
  • Provide support to internal stakeholders (e.g., Front Office, Compliance, Finance) and respond to external inquiries when needed.
  • Assist in maintaining a strong control environment and contribute to process improvements within FX back-office operations.
  • Role Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-4 years of experience in financial accounting, FX operations, or back-office financial roles.
  • Basic understanding of foreign exchange (FX) transactions and financial operations.
  • Familiarity with documentation requirements and regulatory frameworks related to FX transactions is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Intermediate English level is a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems/tools.
  • Strong sense of accountability, organization, and compliance mindset.
  • 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, multiple health insurance options, accident and lifeinsurance, 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 Brazil-specific benefits include:Medical (CarePlus) and dental (Privian) assistance: plans with no fixed contribution, with co-participation in consultations and examsLife insuranceFood voucherMeal voucherOther DetailsEstimated Job Posting End Date:07-31-2026 This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.Health insuranceDental insurance

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