Senior Analyst, Security

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Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Fintech • HR Tech • Payments • Sales • Software • Financial Services
Western Union is a global leader in cross-border and cross-currency money movement and payments.
The Role
Monitor, triage, and respond to security events from endpoints, networks, SIEM, and threat intelligence. Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis to identify APTs, manage security platforms (EDR, WAF, SOAR), and collaborate with IT, business units, and external partners.
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Senior Analyst, Security (SOC Analyst)– Pune, India

Want to work on global strategic initiatives with a FinTech company that is poised to revolutionize the industry? Are you excited to work within the Cyber Security space? Join the team and help shape our company’s digital capabilities and revolutionize an industry! Join Western Union as a Information Security Analyst.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

The Senior Information Security Analyst has a significant role in realizing the vision of the strategy and ensuring that products and services are developed with the needs of our customers in mind. This role has significance in system stability analysis and using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations.

Role Responsibilities

  • The SOC analyst is responsible for activities relating to monitoring and responding to security events.
  • The SOC analyst receives research, triages, and documents all security events and alerts as they are received.
  • This individual supports multiple security-related platforms and technologies, interfacing with others within the IT organization, as well as other internal business units and external customers/partners.
  • Events will be generated from endpoints, networks, security information and event management (SIEM) systems, threat intelligence platforms, employees, third parties and other sources.

Role Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional experience and 3+ years of information security monitoring and response or related experience.
  • Working experience in SOC’s, EDR tool, Endpoint, WAF, Network Security (IPS/Network DDOS Protection/Firewall/Web Proxy).
  • Ability to perform in-depth root cause analysis and co-relation of events to identify APTs and sophisticated attacks.
  • Experience working with SIEM systems, security automation and orchestration solutions (SOAR), Threat intelligence platforms.
  • Experience working in Email Security tools and SSL Certificate management.
  • Knowledge of a variety of Internet protocols.
  • Track record of acting with integrity (excellent work ethics), taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating effectively.
  • Certifications such as CEH/GCIH/CompTIA Security+ certification are preferred.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers’ experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for the Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com.

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
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). 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 India specific benefits include:

  • Employees Provident Fund [EPF]
  • Gratuity Payment
  • Public holidays
  • Annual Leave, Sick leave, Compensatory leave, and Maternity / Paternity leave
  • Annual Health Check up
  • Hospitalization Insurance Coverage (Mediclaim)
  • Group Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance Coverage, Business Travel Insurance
  • Cab Facility
  • Relocation Benefit

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about 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 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:

07-28-2025

This 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

  • 4+ years of professional experience and 3+ years of information security monitoring and response
  • Experience working in SOCs
  • Experience with EDR tools and endpoint security
  • Experience with WAF
  • Experience with Network Security (IPS, Network DDoS protection, Firewall, Web Proxy)
  • Ability to perform in-depth root cause analysis and correlation to identify APTs and sophisticated attacks
  • Experience working with SIEM systems
  • Experience with security automation and orchestration solutions (SOAR)
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms
  • Experience with Email Security tools and SSL certificate management
  • Knowledge of a variety of Internet protocols
  • Strong ethics, effective communication, curiosity, and adaptability
  • Certifications such as CEH, GCIH, CompTIA Security+

Western Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Western Union and has not been reviewed or approved by Western Union.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Denver, CO

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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