Analyst, AML Compliance

Analyst, Anti Money Laundering Compliance – Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you looking to play a key role in helping combat financial crime? Are you ready to unleash your potential in a global business that is committed to moving money for better? Join Western Union as an Anti Money Laundering Compliance Analyst.

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. 

Relentless pursuit of better

You will have vital responsibilities in our work to help prevent illegal financial activities, nationally and globally. Your main focus will be to 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. You will review and analyze different processes, escalations and alerts and provide training and work on improvement projects and support other team members. You will also develop and maintain a global knowledge of Money Service Business regulatory requirements including the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering regulations.

In scope of your responsibilities will be identification of potential violations of anti-money laundering laws and economic sanctions, and decision making of the course of action required.

In order to proceed in this role successfully you will need to have relevant financial services or compliance experience and knowledge about Bank Secrecy Act, Patriot Act, FinCEN, general risk-based compliance or equivalent education. You will be confident in managing and prioritizing your workload and working independently, have great IT and communication skills, an analytical mind, and an understanding of the Global Money Remittances industry. Fluency in English, proficiency in MS Officer package and experience conducting public database and adverse media research is a must.

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.  

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 annual gross base salary range is 19 400 – 28 600 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 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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