FIU Investigator

FIU Investigator – Denver, CO

Are you looking to play an impactful role in helping combat financial crime? Are you able to use analyze data to inform decisions regarding complex situations and clearly communicate the outcomes, then it’s time to join Western Union as a Financial Intelligence Unit Investigator.

Western Union powers your pursuit

In this role you will serve as a member of the FIU’s Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis (TISA) team, responsible for conducting in-depth investigations and research of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorist Financing risks that may affect Western Union and their customers.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for investigating the highest risk consumers and risk issues.

• Uses various investigative methods, tools, and independent decision making to determine if activity is suspicious and applicable risk mitigation actions.

• Clearly and concisely documents and communicates work status, investigative findings, risk factors and decisions, and risk mitigation actions through both written and verbal mediums.

• Drafts and processes applicable risk mitigation actions, including Suspicious Activity Reports and other regulatory reports, and share investigative and intelligence findings with colleagues at all levels of Western Union FIU management.

• Interact and maintain relationships with various stakeholders within the organization to gather critical information for decision making.

• Complete required training and stay informed of AML and Terrorist Financing trends and threat issues.

• Review ad-hoc queries related to AML compliance issues.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Familiarity with any of the following: Bank Secrecy Act, AML Compliance, general and/or risk-based compliance, yielding a comprehensive understanding of technology and best practices in the compliance field.

• At least one year of relevant experience or training conducting financial crime investigations or threat finance analysis in a national security, law enforcement, financial, intelligence, and/or academic organization; or equivalent relevant experience.

• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills; thrives in the gray area.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite; advanced working knowledge/experience with Excel (including functions, pivot tables and charts).

• Experience with i2 Analyst Notebook, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI and/or SQL is a plus.

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. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. 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 Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/. 

Salary 

The on-target earnings range is $72,900 – $91,800 per year, which includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.   

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 United States – specific benefits include: 

·         Family First Program 

·         Flexible Time off 

·         Medical, Dental and Life Insurance 

·         Tuition Assistance Program

·         Parental Leave 

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:

10-07-2024

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.