Specialist for Global Sanctions, AML Compliance

Specialist for Global Sanctions, AML Compliance - Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you looking to play a key role in helping combat financial crime? Are you ready to unleash your potential in a global business that is committed to moving money for 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 Specialist for Global Sanctions Team.

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Role Responsibilities

• Your main responsibility will be to conduct compliance analysis and enhanced due diligence (including consumer outreach) concerning the patterns and trends associated with money laundering, corruption and other potential risks related with Sanctions consumers.

• Another important part of your job duties will be evaluation of risk, related with Sanctions consumers and making the decision for approval/decline.

• As a Sanctions Escalations Team member, you would also be expected to work on projects and assist with requirements or enhancements to KYC Sanctions screening program, proactively identify and escalate issues or suggest improvements.

• Part of the job duties might also include assisting or leading training and support for new team members.

Role Requirements

• You would be required to have previous experience in AML Compliance field (sanctions and interdiction) as well as strong analytical, data collection, problem-solving and independent decision-making skills.

• Experience working with sanctions (OFAC – The Office of Foreign Assets Control) and interdiction procedures will be considered as an advantage.

• High consumer focus and strong communication skills are a must for the position.

• Experience in consumer outreach by email would be preferred.

• We expect candidates to have demonstrated proactivity and accountability.

• Fluency in English language (spoken and written).

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 1,531 – 2,041 EUR. This range represents anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. 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:

08-15-2026

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.