FIU Intelligence Analyst

FIU Strategic Intelligence Analyst – Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Are you looking to play an impactful role in helping combat financial crime? Are you able to use analyze data to inform decisions regarding complex situations? Do you want to work for 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 Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Strategic Intelligence Analyst.
 

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this role you will serve as a member of the FIU’s Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis (TISA) team, responsible for producing sophisticated judgments about high-risk criminal issues potentially affecting Western Union. As such, you will conduct in-depth, specialized analysis of complex Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorist Financing issues primarily informed by Western Union proprietary data.

Role Responsibilities

• Track, evaluate and model the global evolution of criminal and terrorist threats, using "big data" tools and all-source analytic methodologies to proactively evaluate the nature and extent of Western Union's exposure to these threats.
• Produce complex, all-source written intelligence analysis products designed to identify and mitigate AML/CTF risk within the established strategies of Global AML Compliance.
• Manipulate and analyze large and complex datasets using ETL, analysis and data visualization tools, such as Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI and/or SQL, to extract AML/CTF risk-related insights.
• Synthesize information from law enforcement, public sources, Western Union cases and other commercial and proprietary sources to develop criminal typology characteristics that can be used to identify specific types of suspicious activity and illicit actors within Western Union.
• Apply existing and generally accepted processes, procedures and analytic methodologies to identify trends, patterns and illicit networks associated with money laundering and illicit finance activity globally. 
• Properly evaluate and convey confidence levels associated with conclusions drawn from incomplete information of varying quality, consistency, and reliability.
• Prepare and deliver intelligence briefings to communicate findings.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations of activity referred to the FIU through geographically or typology – focused subpoenas.
• Maintain and apply a strong understanding of industry trends and emerging money laundering risks and possess a proactive curiosity knowing when to pursue investigations to a greater level of diligence than may normally be required.
• Monitor open source reporting on an assigned criminal typology and/or geography and escalate any emerging trends/risks to FIU leadership.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for analysis and presentation materials from FIU and Compliance leadership to support executive-level decision-making and initiatives.
• Initiate risk mitigation measures to protect the company.

Role Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree in similar field.
• At least one year of relevant experience or training conducting financial crime investigations or threat finance analysis in a national security, law enforcement, financial, intelligence, and/or academic organization.
• Ability to draw analytic conclusions by combining multiple sources of open source and proprietary information. Experience producing finished intelligence products utilizing multiple, disparate sources of information preferred.
• Familiarity with any of the following: Bank Secrecy Act, AML Compliance, general and/or risk-based compliance, yielding a comprehensive understanding of technology and best practices in the compliance field.
• Experience with Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI, and/or SQL strongly preferred.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/ 

Salary 

The base salary range is $70,000 - 85,000 USD per year. Total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term (8% of base) incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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 (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). 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 United States – Specific Benefits Include 

• Family First Program 
• Time off 
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance 
• Student Loan Repayment Program 
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Parental Leave 

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. 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:

08-08-2024

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.