Senior Analyst, Sanctions Compliance – Vilnius, Lithuania

Do you want to be part of a specialist team that can identify and prevent sanctions-related activity from occurring through the Western Union platform and affecting our customers? Do you want to unleash your potential in a global Fintech company? Join Western Union as a Senior Analyst, Sanctions 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

We'll be looking to you to conduct research and analysis on potential sanctions risks as they relate to Western Union payment transactions, agents, and customer relationships. We'll be looking to you to be a key member of the Global Sanctions team who is responsible for dispositioning potential matches against various sanctions lists involving transactions and Western Union relationships. You will utilize a wide variety of research tools and predetermined analysis criteria in your research and analysis. You may also be asked to prepare and submit regulatory reports. 

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

• Experience in compliance including knowledge and understanding of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing acts, laws, and regulations as well as anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing issues and trends, preferably an experience in the sanctions compliance field

• English is required, written and verbal

• Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to function well within a team-oriented environment

• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and preferably MS Access

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 1784 – 2880 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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