Senior Analyst, Government Sanctions

Senior Analyst, Government Sanctions – Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you passionate about data? Are you interested in joining a dynamic team that is dedicated to creating better customer experience? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Join Western Union as a Senior Analyst, Government Sanctions.


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This position operates within the Government Sanctions and Interdiction team within the Financial Crimes Compliance organization. The Government Sanctions and Interdiction team is responsible for the oversight and management of the Global Sanctions Compliance Program at Western Union and helps detect and deter sanctions risks. As a Senior Analyst you will process Level 3 sanctions alerts for agents, customers, financial institutions, and transactions. In addition, you will assist in overseeing the achievement of our service level agreements, desk reference updates, preparation of various reports and other tasks to ensure department goals are met.


Role Responsibilities

• Process Level 3 sanctions alerts for agents, customers, financial institutions, and transactions.
• Manage day-to-day workload to ensure SLAs are achieved.
• Responsible for identifying process improvements and making recommendations to improve procedures and or system changes.
• Maintain current desk procedures.
• Liaise with Regional Sanctions team, GFO, Platform Operations, and Western Union International Bank (WUIB).

Role Requirements

• Experience in GSI Level 2.
• Intermediate to advanced level knowledge of iWatch, Pharos, CAMS, and Microsoft Suite.
• Proven track record of moderate to highly complex problem solving and decision-making with a solution driven approach.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency with proven attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, both orally and in writing to facilitate an open exchange of ideas.
• Must possess well developed interpersonal skills and function in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong ability to manage change and adapt to new processes seamlessly by setting priorities and goals.
• Aptitude to balance interests of a variety of customers readily readjusting priorities to respond to changing demands.
• Should have general working knowledge of AML practices, as well as problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills

Work Shift

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 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 – 3,415 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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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.

2563-3415 €/mon. gross