Lead Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

Lead Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance – Vilnius, Lithuania

Do you want to be part of a specialist team that can put a stop to money laundering, terrorist financing, human trafficking, and other fraudulent activities? How about offering your skills to a global company looking to move money for better? Join Western Union as a Lead Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance.

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 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Better requires process discipline and simplification

This position is part of the Global Agent Oversight organization, focused on the Partner Oversight workstream. This role is expected to support the lifecycle of Western Union's Partners and related Products from an AML Compliance perspective through the analysis and development of processes to assess risks inherent to the Payments and Money Transfer industries and to serve as a subject matter expert to regional and global stakeholders in the monitoring and implementation of risk strategies suitable to the FinTech ecosystem.

Your main objectives will be to:

• Provide AML Compliance support to global stakeholders through the lifecycle of upcoming and existing Partners, their products, and solutions.

• Analyze and design processes for the overall oversight of Partners, their products, and solutions.

• Develop training content, guidance and training delivery for Regional Compliance teams related to Partner Oversight.

• Work cross-functionally with other areas within and outside Compliance to strengthen the Partner Oversight program to adopt and adapt to the continuously evolving Fintech environment and ensure proper risk management strategies are implemented.

• Design and report Key Performance and Key Risk Indicators for upper management's decision-making on a regular basis.

Here are some skills, attributes, and qualifications you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Administration or related area or an equivalent experience in the financial services industry.

• A minimum of 3-year experience in Compliance or Risk Management within the Financial Industry having worked in Digital Channels/Payments is a must.

• CAMS Certified is strongly desired.

• Solid verbal, written and visual communication skills.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Sound knowledge of AML, CFT, Anti-Fraud within FinTech environments.

• Ability to work under pressure within a multidisciplinary and multicultural arena.

• Team leader/supervisory experience desired.

Join us, and let's connect the world  

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, color, 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 monthly gross base salary range is 2473 – 4104 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 aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as 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, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few! The Recruiter will share other benefits specific to your location and role during the interview process.

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