Consistently asked to promote non-transparent instruments which weren't in clients best interest - Corporate FX Dealer Western Union Employee Review

2.0
May 16, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent base salary Inherited book of clients Enjoyed working with my direct peers Great, downtown location for food options and after work drinks

Cons

Poor management Incentivized to sell non-transparent instruments Company was constantly creating mandatory involvement surveys that required extensive time away from task Compensation plan was changed twice in company's favor while I was employed there for a short 8 months

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5.0
May 1, 2026
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Pros

A company with an inspiring mission that is beginning to transform, an executive team that has gotten much better with recent departures, the opportunity to make a difference every day

Cons

In Denver, there are a lot of negative employees

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Western Union was a great place to grow if you are motivated. The company wants to do well and generally efforts are well focused.

Cons

Lots of turnover that hurts a company that does write it's how to do things down. Challenging market that takes market share consistently.

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