Chief of Staff
Western Union

Chief of Staff to CFO - Denver, Colorado / USA

Are you commercially minded, and do you like to stay ahead of the curve to be that voice that helps steer a company to reach its maximum? How about offering up your skills in a global business that is committed to moving money for better? Join Western Union as Chief of Staff, supporting our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Senior Finance Team.

Motivated by our values: purpose driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectful

We're a FinTech that's using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. We're a team of over 10,000 people spanning 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Relentless pursuit of better

You will partner with the executive leader on the short-term and long-term goals of the organization while ensuring operational discipline by maximizing the allocation of resources to meet required results. You will help bring positive, progressive change to the global finance organization by serving as an advisor and thought partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You will also represent the CFO in internal and external settings and assist in decision-making to ensure the department is executing in the leanest and efficient way. In addition, you'll lead organizational oversight activities, including strategic resource allocation, staffing, expense management, and investment decisions. Act as a proxy in strategic decision-making for the executive leader, where appropriate. Lead strategic projects, as identified by the executive leader, and facilitate strategic planning discussions. Coordinate all CFO communications, including defining the audience, channels, and content and coordinating CFO leadership meetings, office hours, and all-hands meetings. Identify opportunities and threats inherent in the department and create and implement mitigation plans with the executive leader. You will work cross-functionally with other chiefs of staff on ET initiatives. Serve as a business planning partner for the CFO organization, including managing WU Way Next Generation (WWNG) targets. Provide support to the leadership team and the CFO organization to advise and engage the organization on organizational priorities, including facilitation of strategies to improve engagement scores. Lead and participate in crucial cross-functional projects and initiatives as needs arise. Act as Risk Champion for the CFO organization, partnering with the Enterprise Risk Management Team in coordinating risk management processes across CFO.

You will need to have a minimum of ten years of experience in financial services for such a critical role. You will need to be degree educated or equivalent experience. Have the ability to interact, share perspectives, and influence C-level executives. Have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make and communicate strategic decisions quickly and effectively. Be a strong leader, team player, and team builder who is strategic and practical-track record of taking the initiative and successfully deliver complex programs and projects. Experience delivering business strategy and financial discipline in a cross-functional, collaborative working environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have the ability to work with a high level of autonomy and work on confidential and sensitive matters with a high degree of professionalism and discretion. Previous experience of lean and agile working methodologies is also desirable.

Join us, and let's move money for better

Western Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It's an exciting time for our organization, as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world. If you're ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.

We're a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.

We are passionate about our diversity. 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 on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

The base compensation range is $160,000-$205,000. In addition, this role will be eligible for a 20% bonus and 20% equity incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary and are based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies. Salary is one component of the Western Union total compensation package, which includes short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, flexible time off, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few! To view details of our benefits, visit https://mywubenefits.com/.

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