FIU Investigator

FIU Investigator – Vilnius, Lithuania

Does the prospect of working in a global organization in the fight against money laundering motivate you? Are you ready to play a vital role in helping billions of people and businesses to enjoy secure, reliable financial services? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a FIU Investigator.

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In this role, you will be a key member of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) within Western Union's Global Compliance organization. The FIU is responsible for identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes. As an FIU Investigator, you will analyze complex consumer activity identified through transaction monitoring systems and external referrals, investigate suspicious patterns and trends, and determine appropriate risk-based actions. You will be responsible for conducting investigations, documenting findings, preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), performing enhanced due diligence reviews, and supporting efforts to detect emerging risks and typologies.

Success in this role requires strong analytical and investigative skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a global environment with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Role Responsibilities

• Investigate high-risk consumers and complex financial crime cases.

• Analyze transactional activity and identify suspicious patterns, trends, and potential risks.

• Conduct investigations using internal systems, public sources, and third-party research tools.

• Prepare clear and concise Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and investigation summaries.

• Perform consumer enhanced due diligence reviews and recommend appropriate risk-based actions.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other stakeholders to support investigations and decision-making.

• Monitor emerging money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud typologies.

• Contribute to team reporting, intelligence briefings, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure investigations are completed in line with regulatory requirements.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.

• 3+ years of experience in AML, financial crime investigations, compliance, banking, payments, fintech, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of AML regulations, suspicious activity investigations, and risk-based compliance practices.

• Experience conducting complex investigations and assessing financial crime risk.

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Experience with investigative and research tools such as LexisNexis, World-Check, or Factiva is an advantage.

• Knowledge of the money remittance industry and foreign language skills are a plus.

Workplace Options

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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 2,562.5 - 3,416 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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