Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Senior Analyst – Vilnius, Lithuania

Do you have what it takes to help us drive our vision of becoming the worlds most accessible financial services company? Do you have the capabilities to help preserve and support our global agent enrollment process and service all functional units of agent implementation? Then its time to join Western Union as an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Senior Analyst.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

Oversee day-to-day workflow related to due diligence for the onboarding, recertification, and periodic monitoring of Western Union agent locations on a global scale. Contribute to the development, implementation and enforcement of policies, procedures, and programs designed to minimize potential money laundering risk within the established strategies of the department.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence by applying complex analysis and investigation of potential and existing agents using Western Union systems as well as reviewing records from public and private databases.

• Perform suspensions, reactivations, interdictions, and reinstatements when required to minimize risk to the Western Union network, agents and consumers.

• Assist with or lead training and act as a mentor to new team members when required.

• Assist with or lead projects and present to senior leadership when required.

• Review complex cases that have been escalated by the junior analysts.

• Work cross-functionally with teams across the compliance organization, business organization as well as senior leadership and Internal audit teams to ensure department service level agreements (SLAs) and objectives are met.

• Follow all established policies and procedures and perform day-to-day tasks to ensure that the assigned workflow is within established service level agreements (SLAs).

• Perform enhanced research and become familiar with relevant regional laws, news, customs, and cultures.

• Assist and provide guidance in decision making and documenting findings.

• Support the supervisor and coordinate the team when supervisor is on leave.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience in the financial services or compliance industry is preferred.

• 4+ years of experience in AML Compliance research and analysis, legal/analytical/financial research, bank secrecy act, Patriot Act, FinCEN, general risk-based compliance and or equivalent education is preferred.

• In-depth internet research skills including strong Boolean search capabilities are required.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills and high attention to detail.

• Team player with strong collaborative abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly structured, deadline-driven culture.

• Experience making independent decisions and working with a high level of autonomy.

• Proficiency in software applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint.

• Experience conducting public database and adverse media research.

• Ability to use comprehensive mainframe systems.

• Fluency in English language, both written and spoken is required.

• Fluency in a second language is preferred.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for whats next.

Western Union is positioned to become the worlds most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. Were a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. Youll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If youre ready to help drive the future of financial services, its time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The monthly gross base salary range is 2,042 – 3,792 EUR. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive an annual bonus that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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/). Please see the below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Lithuania specific benefits include: 

• Private Health Insurance (5 options)

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Additional days off

• Wide variety of discounts and special offers

• Volunteering activities

• Referral program

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about 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 based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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