Manager, FIU Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis plays a key leadership role within the Financial Intelligence Unit, driving the identification, investigation, and mitigation of financial crime risks across a diverse portfolio of products and services. This role combines people leadership, investigative expertise, and strategic risk management to strengthen the organization's AML and financial crime compliance framework while supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of investigators and financial crime professionals.
Oversee complex AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime investigations.
Manage the end-to-end investigation lifecycle, including case review, analysis, escalation, and regulatory reporting.
Review and approve investigation outcomes, risk assessments, and suspicious activity reports.
Identify emerging financial crime trends, typologies, and control weaknesses.
Provide expert guidance on financial crime risks across consumer, digital, payment, and commercial products.
Support the development and continuous enhancement of AML compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensure adherence to AML/CTF regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal risk management standards.
Monitor team performance, productivity, quality, and service level objectives.
Deliver meaningful reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and Product teams to strengthen the financial crime control framework.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in AML, financial crime investigations, compliance, risk management, or a related field.
3+ years of people leadership experience, including managing and developing teams.
Proven experience leading complex AML, sanctions, fraud, or financial crime investigations.
Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions compliance, and financial crime risk management frameworks.
Experience within banking, fintech, payments, financial services, regulatory agencies, or similar environments.
Strong investigative, analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Ability to assess complex risks and recommend practical, risk-based solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills in a global environment.
Experience using investigative and screening tools such as LexisNexis, World-Check, or similar platforms.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Power Query, DAX, or data visualization tools is an advantage.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.
ACAMS, CFCS, CAMS-FCI, CAMS-Audit, or similar industry certifications are highly desirable.
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 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 Philippines specific benefits include:
Paid sick leave and vacation leave.
Health card (HMO) coverage from day 1 of employment – dependents can be covered, subject to the insurer’s review of eligibility.
Unique incentive program.
Hybrid working arrangement.
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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Estimated Job Posting End Date:
09-15-2026This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in AML, financial crime investigations, compliance, risk management, or a related field
- 3+ years of people leadership experience, including managing and developing teams
- Proven experience leading complex AML, sanctions, fraud, or financial crime investigations
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions compliance, and financial crime risk management frameworks
- Experience within banking, fintech, payments, financial services, regulatory agencies, or similar environments
- Strong investigative, analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to assess complex risks and recommend practical, risk-based solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills in a global environment
- Experience using investigative and screening tools such as LexisNexis, World-Check, or similar platforms
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Power BI, Power Query, DAX, or data visualization tools
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline
- ACAMS, CFCS, CAMS-FCI, CAMS-Audit, or similar industry certifications
Western Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, adoption assistance, and caregiver resources are described as core offerings, with global programs like tutoring access and family-building support. Scholarship opportunities and tools to find care further signal a family-friendly stance across multiple regions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spans categories such as vacation, sick, parental, caregiver, and military leave, with global materials emphasizing broad coverage. U.S. content also references flexible time off for exempt employees, underscoring breadth beyond standard vacation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage with multiple plan options, life and disability insurance, an assistance program, and wellness tools are consistently highlighted across benefits pages and postings. Risk insurance and mental-health resources are positioned as standard parts of the package.
Western Union Insights
What We Do
Western Union is here for what's next. Each day, our diverse global teams invent and build new ways to send, save, and spend money. Wherever our customers are in the world, whatever currency they prefer, we're evolving to meet the demands of tomorrow. When we help make financial services more accessible to people everywhere, we transform lives and communities, positioning us to become the world's most accessible financial services company. That's our vision, and we need talented, forward-thinkers like you to help make it a reality. Our global workforce tackles complex issues every day, making them the backbone of our innovative spirit since 1851. If you're ready to be part of our evolution, apply now.
Why Work With Us
Diversity is a core strength at Western Union, providing the foundation for our corporate values – purpose-driven, globally-minded, and trustworthy and respectful. With a presence in 200+ countries, we are committed to providing a rich and inclusive work environment that reflects each employee’s unique culture, background, and perspectives.
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