Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Analyst

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 an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Analyst.

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Performs under continuous alert mode and awareness of the task’s impact. Relates well cross-culturally and cross-functionally to perform responsibilities which are dependent on external input. Perform due diligence for the onboarding, recertification, and periodic monitoring of Western Union agent locations on a global scale. Contributes 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

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

• Conducts 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.

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

• Reviews various cases and alerts for approval/denial or escalations to Senior Management.

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

• Assists with training and mentor new team members when needed. Provides peer reviews to support team development and maintain high-quality standards.

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

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

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

• Independently contributes recommendations to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.

Role Requirements

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, and recommend effective solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, formulas, data filtering, and analysis.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for document creation, reporting, and presentations.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Power BI, with a strong focus on data analysis and root-cause investigation.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access and database management concepts.

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

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

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

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

• Preferred experience in compliance, including knowledge and understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, regulations, trends, and industry best practices.

Work Shift

Hybrid 

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

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. 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

Salary

The monthly gross base salary range is 2,125– 2,833 EUR. This range represents anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible for an annual variable target incentive (which may include long-term incentives, if eligible) that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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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