Anti Money Laundering Compliance Analyst – Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you looking to play a key role in helping combat financial crime? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then join Western Union as a Anti Money Laundering Compliance Analyst

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In this role, you will be a member of Western Union’s Office of High Risk & Agent Investigations (HRA) organization. HRA conducts in-depth investigations primarily focused on Western Union Networks, Agents, or Agent Owners as well as Higher Risk Consumers. The goal is to effectively detect signs of potential Agent complicity and/or training deficiencies to mitigate potential risk to Western Union. 

Role Responsibilities

• Pro-actively participate in team activities and daily operations, including daily huddles, problem solving, idea generation and meetings.

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

• Follow all policies and procedures established and ensure that the workflow is within established service level agreements (SLA).

• Review various cases and alerts for approval/denial or escalations to Sr. Management.

• Will be responsible for detecting suspicious transaction trends and maintaining records. 

• Assist with special projects as required.

• Work cross functionally with teams within AML Compliance organization as well as other business units.

• Assist with training and mentor new team members when needed.

• Execute across key components of job performance; quality, productivity and meet daily and monthly organizational goals.

• Determine escalation needs and prepare escalation reports using predetermined criteria to create applicable escalation summary while ensuring compliance with government regulations and securing WU AML Compliance standards, company policies and procedures.

• Develop and maintain global knowledge of Money Service Business regulatory requirements including the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering regulations.

• Independent contributor providing recommendations on process improvements.

• Provide floor support, coaching and peer review.

Role Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Detail oriented. Working knowledge of MS Excel and Power BI.

• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage.

• Must be skillful in relevant systems for monitoring and reporting. 

• Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills and function in a team-oriented environment. 

• Prefer experience in compliance including knowledge and understanding of anti-money laundering acts, laws and regulations as well as anti-money laundering trends and issues. 

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re 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. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The monthly gross base salary range is 1750 – 2575 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.

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 location-specific benefits below 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 (3 options)

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Additional days off

• Wide variety of discounts and special offers

• ⁠Free Fitness facilities

• Volunteering activities

• Referral program

• Relocation Buddy support upon request

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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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

11-15-2024

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.