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Specialist, Politically Exposed Persons Escalations, AML Compliance

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westernunion logoWesternunion · Lithuania
Full-timeHybrid2w ago
Compliance
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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 PEP consumers.
  • Another important part of your job duties will be evaluation of risk related with PEP consumers and making the decision for approval/decline.
  • As a PEP Escalations Team member, you would also be expected to work on projects and assist with requirements or enhancements to KYC PEP 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 (preferably knowledgeable in Enhanced Due Diligence procedures, Politically Exposed People) as well as strong analytical, data collection, problem-solving and independent decision-making skills.
  • Experience working with Risk/KYC and/or CDD 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 phone would be preferred.
  • We expect candidates to have demonstrated proactivity and accountability.
  • Fluency in English language (spoken and written).
  • Also, fluency in additional language (it could be French, Spanish, Italian, German or Japanese language) would be an advantage .
  • 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

Your Lithuania specific benefits include:Private Health Insurance (3 options)Life & Accident InsuranceAdditional days offWide variety of discounts and special offers⁠Free Fitness facilitiesVolunteering activitiesReferral programSalaryThe 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#cvbankasEstimated Job Posting End Date:07-15-2026 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.Health insurance

Additional Information

Specialist, Politically Exposed Persons Escalations, 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, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Escalations for Know Your Customer Team. Western Union powers your pursuit.

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