Lead Analyst, Risk Management

Lead Analyst, Risk Management – Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you a passionate compliance risk professional with an analytical and data-driven mindset? Are you excited by an opportunity to join an incredibly strong, unified Risk Advisory team? 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 Lead Analyst, Risk Management.

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This position reports to the Director of the Enterprise Risk Management function and will primarily be responsible to produce country-level financial crime compliance risk assessments and risk advisory, focusing on money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions and proliferation financing, and fraud. The Risk Advisory program is integral to the management of company-wide compliance risk through informed decisions to achieve both short- and long-term strategic goals.

Role Responsibilities

• Producing country-level financial crime compliance risk assessments and risk advisory in accordance with the annual risk assessment plan.

• Engaging with stakeholders including regional/local compliance and business teams, and global compliance teams.

• Performing risk analysis and research, writing risk assessment reports, and presenting results to internal stakeholders.

• Supporting the production of compliance risk assessments for Western Union's annual Global Compliance Enterprise Risk Assessment.

• Supporting the production of internal tools that are key for the production of risk assessments.

• Assisting with ad hoc tasks such as targeted risk advisory.

Role Requirements

• Experience (3+ years) in Anti Money Laundering Compliance from a financial service or payments background.

• Ability to apply risk management concepts and analysis with an analytic mindset.

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while ensuring tight deadlines and high-quality standards are met.

• Ability to efficiently communicate with AML/CFT and business senior management both at local and international level.

• Can work in an international team with multiple cultural backgrounds.

• Can effectively apply working knowledge of Global AML/CFT regulations and standards, current money laundering and fraud schemes, and investigative techniques to effectively identify and mitigate risk to Western Union.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or previous experience working in a corporate environment within the field of AML/CFT Compliance.

• Excellent communicator and can build strong relationships.

• Strong organizational skills – must be multi-tasked-oriented and able to balance pressure and deadlines with constantly changing priorities.

Work Shift
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 benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned 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

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary

The monthly gross base salary range is 3,250 – 4,766 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
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to [email protected].
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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