Western Union · 1 day ago
Director, FIU - Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expWestern Union is a global leader in financial services, and they are seeking a Director for FIU - Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis. The role involves leading investigations into high-risk typologies, driving strategic analysis, and enhancing intelligence collection to mitigate risks across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead typology investigations. Direct comprehensive investigations into high-risk typologies (e.g., terrorist financing, human trafficking, consumer fraud). Ensure rapid triage, rigorous case development, and decisive risk mitigation informed by pattern analysis and intelligence
Drive strategic analysis & enterprise mitigation. Assess typology threats at scale across Western Union’s products and services. Apply structured analytic techniques and threat modeling to convert fragmented signals into enterprise-level mitigation strategies and enhance detection models and controls
Enhance proactive intelligence collection. Institutionalize open-source intelligence gathering and rapid response to global developments. Generate high-quality investigative leads and maintain updated risk pictures across typologies and markets
Set transaction control strategy (AML & fraud). Oversee design, approval, implementation, and performance of real-time controls. Establish governance, decision rights, and metrics that balance risk mitigation with customer experience
Strengthen governance & operational discipline. Build dashboards, KPIs/KRIs, and oversight mechanisms for investigations, intelligence products, and controls. Ensure audit/exam readiness and consistent documentation standards
Innovate across methods, tools & data. Champion modernization of investigative and analytic methodologies. Oversee adoption of tools and platforms such as Python, Snowflake, automation, and ML to expand capacity, reduce cost, and improve precision
Integrate typology intelligence across compliance & risk. Embed typology insights into compliance and risk management processes. Partner with Regional Compliance, Analytics, Sanctions, and Risk Assessment to drive system enhancements and scalable solutions
Equip and maintain TISA as an enterprise resource. Position TISA as the organization’s expert resource for analytics and systems. Ensure readiness for complex, ad hoc, and innovation work supporting FIU and enterprise priorities
Represent FIU internally & externally. Act as a typology and analytic expert with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and industry forums. Serve as a strategic partner to Compliance leadership across critical functions
Develop talent & culture. Mentor investigators and analysts; elevate typology expertise and intelligence tradecraft. Drive engagement through clear goals, recognition, growth pathways, and inclusive practices that promote collaboration and high performance
Qualification
Required
AML Typology & Intelligence Expertise: Deep experience applying typologies and intelligence methodologies; ability to translate evolving threats into investigations, program changes, and enterprise controls
Analytic & Intelligence Tradecraft: Mastery of structured techniques, threat modeling, and pattern recognition; skilled at converting fragmented signals into actionable insights at scale
Innovation Leadership: Proven ability to advance methods, adopt new technologies (Python, Snowflake, ML), and enhance operational oversight
Technical Fluency: Proficiency with modern data analysis and visualization tools and compliance case management systems; ability to turn investigative leads and intelligence into effective data analytic approaches
Operational Excellence: Strong documentation discipline, audit readiness, and governance experience
Leadership & Influence: Success leading multi-jurisdictional teams and aligning cross-functional partners to deliver enterprise-scale outcomes
External Representation: Ability to represent FIU with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and industry forums
Communication & Change Enablement: Clear, concise communicator; adept at guiding teams through change
Preferred
6–8+ years of relevant experience in retail/consumer financial services/payment services organizations with multiple financial products
5+ years experience in a compliance management role focusing on anti-money laundering responsibilities
5+ years developing and applying structured analytic techniques and threat modeling in financial services, government, or regulated industries
Deep knowledge of major AML typologies (terrorist financing, human trafficking, organized crime, consumer fraud)
Engagement with law enforcement and intelligence agencies; experience in public speaking or executive briefings
Hands-on experience designing and tuning real-time transaction controls; familiarity with performance metrics and customer experience trade-offs
Familiarity with Python, Snowflake/SQL, automation, and dashboards (Power BI/Tableau); hands-on technical proficiency is a plus
Experience establishing KPIs/KRIs, governance routines, and audit readiness programs
Success partnering with Technology, Product, Data Science, and Compliance functions to deliver enterprise-scale risk mitigation
5+ years managing investigative and analytic teams; ability to navigate complex regulatory environments
Graduate degree preferred; AML/financial crime certifications (CAMS, CFCS, ACAMS Advanced) a plus
Benefits
Family First Program
Flexible Time off
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Company
Western Union
Western Union provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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