Senior Business Analyst – Vilnius, Lithuania

Senior Business Analyst – Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you enthusiastic about data strategy and analytics? Do you want to play a key role in mitigating financial crime risks at a global fintech company? Join Western Union as a Senior Business Analyst and help shape the future of financial compliance.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this role, you will be part of Western Union’s Financial Intelligence Unit (“FIU”) – a key division within the Global Compliance organization. The FIU plays a critical role in identifying, escalating, and mitigating money laundering and terrorist financing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting the integrity of Western Union’s global financial network. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of data analytics and financial crime compliance, driving innovation and enhancing Western Union’s ability to combat financial crime worldwide.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead team members in the analysis, design, development, testing, and documentation of automated data extracts and other key data-centric and system-related projects.

• Develop ad-hoc queries to provide data insights for FIU investigations and build data visualizations to support analyses.

• Enhance and improve investigative tools, analytical dashboards, and automated reporting to optimize efficiency.

• Collaborate with teams across Western Union’s FIU and Global Compliance to enhance communication and workflow.

• Maintain accurate documentation for all data-related procedures and recommend improvements.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Take ownership of quality and timely delivery of assigned projects and reports.

• Apply a continuous improvement mindset, optimizing resources and operational efficiency.

• Ensure that data-driven insights positively impact customer experience and internal operations.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Economics, Software Engineering, and IT are preferred but equivalent job experience of at least 3-5 years will be considered.

• Proficiency in querying relational databases (e.g., Snowflake, SQL, Hadoop) and automating processes using SQL or similar database query languages.

• Strong understanding of data types, joins, unions, aggregations, and case statements.

• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.

• Knowledge of Python and Power Automate, Power Apps, or SharePoint is a plus.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Excel Macros/VBA is beneficial.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills—able to translate technical concepts into business insights for a diverse audience.

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy and provide leadership on key projects.

• A team player with strong collaboration skills and a positive, proactive mindset.

• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required.

• Prior experience in Compliance is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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 monthly gross base salary range is 2,858 – 5,583 EUR. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive an annual bonus that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s 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 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

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:

05-01-2025

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.