Western Union · 3 weeks ago
Director, FIU - Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis
USA - CO - Denver
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expWestern Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company, and they are seeking a Director to lead the FIU’s Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis function. This role involves directing high-impact investigations, integrating intelligence tradecraft, and partnering across various departments to mitigate complex AML/TF and consumer fraud risks.
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Responsibilities
Lead typology investigations
Drive strategic analysis & enterprise mitigation
Enhance proactive intelligence collection
Set transaction control strategy (AML & fraud)
Strengthen governance & operational discipline
Innovate across methods, tools & data
Integrate typology intelligence across compliance & risk
Equip and maintain TISA as an enterprise resource
Represent FIU internally & externally
Develop talent & culture
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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