Senior Specialist, AML Compliance

Senior Specialist, Anti Money Laundering Compliance (Consumer Monitoring and Investigation) - Vilnius, Lithuania 

Are you looking to play a key role in helping tackle money laundering and other financial crimes? Are you ready to unleash your potential in a global business that is committed to moving money for the better? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Specialist, Anti Money Laundering Compliance (Consumer Monitoring and Investigation).
  

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As part of this team, you will assist in reducing risk to the business by identifying any money laundering or fraud-related issues as well as submitting regulatory reports to the relevant authorities. You will do this by conducting research and analysis on suspicious activities related to transactions. By collaborating with the business, 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 or situations not only to the senior leadership team but also to stakeholders outside of FIU organization. The position requires a team player who can collaborate with others when required but also work independently as needed. 

Role Responsibilities

• You will be joining the Consumer Monitoring and Investigation (CMI) department. Your main responsibility will be to prepare and submit regulatory reports to 30+ countries Regulators/Financial Intelligence Units, investigate consumer activities and to detect possible money laundering operations as well as other potential risk posed to the company. You might support your team in reviewing more complex alerts, as well as conducting complex investigations based on the requests from other Departments and stakeholders. 
• You will also undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and by our policies and procedures. 
• Your work will also involve constant communication to the senior leadership teams and countries' local compliance teams as well as supporting units. 
• You will be supporting your teammates by sharing your knowledge and experience as a learning body. 
• Your responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the AML Compliance team to ensure compliance requirements are met. 
• The key to meeting these requirements is your ability to use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria. 
• Ability to provide trainings upon request.

Role Requirements

• Fluency in English, French language is preferred. 
• Experience of training other colleagues.
• Higher education or equivalent experience in AML Compliance, investigations or risk-based role within financial services. 
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially strong MS Excel skills. 
• Good communication, time management and teamwork, and collaboration skills. 
• General experience in previous AML Compliance related role. 
• Proven ability to make independent professional decision making in relation to possible risks posed to Western Union. 
• Proven track record of knowledge in regulatory trends and requirements posed by outside regulatory bodies as well as internal policies. 
• You must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure.  
• ​Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Work Shift

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:

• This specific role is eligible to receive conditional French language allowance
• 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 – 2,979 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

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com.

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:

05-01-2026

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.