About this role
Specialist, Anti Money Laundering Compliance (Consumer Monitoring and Investigation) JR0129809 Compliance Specialist, Anti Money Laundering Compliance (Consumer Monitoring and Investigation) – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Location: LT – Vilnius Type: Full time Work shift: Hybrid Posted: October 16, 2026 ID: JR0129809
Overview
At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers. Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper. Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences. Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.
Job Description On a daily basis you will be responsible for analyzing data to determine suspicious activity within the Western Union network. Working together with a team of specialists your duties will include reporting suspicious activity, conducting investigations and providing feedback for processes improvements. You will be joining the Consumer Monitoring and Investigation (CMI) department and we’ll be looking to you to investigate consumer activities to detect money laundering and other potential risks. You will also undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and by our policies and procedures. Your responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the AML Compliance team to ensure that compliance requirements are being met. The key to meeting these requirements is your ability to use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria.
Role Responsibilities
- Analyze data to determine suspicious activity within the Western Union network
- Report suspicious activity
- Conduct investigations and provide feedback for process improvements
- Investigate consumer activities to detect money laundering and other potential risks
- Undertake regulatory reporting, as required by law and policies
- Assist and support the AML Compliance team to ensure compliance requirements are met
- Use a wide variety of research tools, systems, and criteria
Role Requirements
- We will equip you with job-specific knowledge during initial training, yet we expect that you already understand trends and developments in AML risks and concerns
- Fluency in English; French language would be a plus
- Higher education or equivalent experience preferable
- Good communication, time management and teamwork and collaboration skills, positive and proactive attitude
- Working knowledge of MS Office and computer literacy
- Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and work well under pressure
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Workplace Option HYBRID – Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.
Benefits and Other Details
Benefits
- Short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to development platforms
- Lithuania-specific benefits include: conditional French language allowance, private health insurance (3 options), life & accident insurance, additional days off, discounts and offers, fitness facilities, volunteering activities, and referral program
Salary
The monthly gross base salary range is 1,530 – 2,040 EUR. This range represents the 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 Estimated Job Posting End Date: 11-15-2026 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.