Senior Analyst, AML Compliance

Senior Analyst, AML Compliance – Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you naturally curious, analytical, and passionate about compliance? Do you enjoy understanding how processes work, identifying risks, and challenging the status quo? Would you like to work on global compliance testing projects that help protect customers and strengthen financial crime controls across an international business? Then, it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Analyst, AML Compliance.

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In this role, you'll conduct independent testing and reviews of compliance processes across multiple regions and business functions. You will evaluate whether controls are operating effectively, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide meaningful insights to senior stakeholders that help strengthen our compliance framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who enjoys investigative work, critical thinking, and operating with a high degree of ownership and autonomy.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance testing and reviews across global departments, teams, business processes, and legal entities.

• Assess adherence to internal policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of compliance controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Review areas such as Know Your Customer (KYC), Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD), customer onboarding, and other financial crime compliance processes.

• Perform detailed research, testing, data analysis, and root cause assessments to identify risks, gaps, and control weaknesses.

• Prepare clear and impactful reports, recommendations, and executive-level summaries for senior management.

• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across Europe, North America, APAC, and other global markets.

• Challenge existing processes and practices constructively, bringing an independent and risk-focused perspective.

• Support special reviews, country assessments, regulatory commitments, and process improvement initiatives as opportunities arise.

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies and strengthening testing methodologies.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in Compliance, Internal Controls, Audit, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Financial Crime Compliance, KYC, Customer Due Diligence, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess complex situations objectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of projects with limited day-to-day supervision.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Confidence to present findings and communicate potentially challenging messages professionally and constructively.

• Strong stakeholder-management skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders and directors.

• Curiosity and willingness to understand how processes operate in practice, not just on paper.

• Collaborative team-player mindset with a proactive approach to learning and problem solving.

Workplace Options

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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 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

Salary

The monthly gross base salary range is 2,563 – 3,416 EUR. This range represents 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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