Senior Specialist, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance (High Risk Consumer Investigations)

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will operate within Western Union Financial Intelligent Unit (FIU) under the High-Risk Consumer investigation (HRCI) team. The High-Risk Consumer investigation (HRCI) team is accountable for protecting Western Union and its Consumers from financial and reputational losses incurred by financial crimes by assessing, controlling, and mitigating risks. Senior Specialist, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance is responsible for conducting comprehensive investigations on Western union Consumers to detect activities of money laundering or other financial crimes. (AML) Analyst utilize internal and external investigation technology and research techniques and based on documented findings, will draft a written narrative outlining in detail the results and as appropriate, file suspicious activity (SAR) reports with respective judicial financial intelligence units (FIUs) and review consumer reinstatement requests.

• You will be joining the High Risk and Agent investigations department, and we’ll be looking to you to investigate consumer activities to detect money laundering and other potential risks.
• You will also undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and by our policies and procedures.
• You will conduct investigations, identify trends, and make recommendations from your findings on appropriate actions to be taken.
• Your work will also involve escalating certain cases to the senior leadership teams.
• Your responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the AML Compliance team to ensure that compliance requirements are met.
• The key to meeting these requirements is your ability to use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria.

Role Requirements

• Higher education or equivalent experience in AML Compliance, investigations, or risk-based role within financial services.
• Fluency in English language.
• Good communication, time management and teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially strong MS Excel skills.
• You must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Workplace Option

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 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

Salary 

The monthly gross base salary range is 2,031 – 2,708 EUR. This range represents the 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

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:

11-15-2026

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.