Job Details
Director, FIU Administration and Oversight
2026-01-26 Western Union all cities,AK
Description:
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
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. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
Your United States - specific benefits include:
For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary
The base salary range is $165,000-$180,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus long-term and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance.
Other Details
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to ...@westernunion.com.
We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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.
Estimated Job Posting End Date:
02-28-2026
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.
Role Responsibilities.
As Director, FIU Administration and Oversight, you will lead the enterprise-wide function that provides support and oversight to the FIU, including governance, training and development, data strategy, innovation, finance, workforce planning, management reporting, risk collection, documentation, audits & exams, and FIU-wide communication. You will oversee key shared services and programs across more than 400+ investigative team members, drive organizational design and operational strategy, and lead the FIU's Office of Ecosystem Investigations.
- Lead FIU Enterprise-wide Support & Oversight: Oversee internal governance, training and development, data strategy, innovation, finance, workforce planning, management reporting, risk collection, documentation, audits & exams, and FIU-wide communication.
- Drive Organizational Design & Resource Planning: Develop staffing models, resource plans, and operational strategies for investigative teams globally.
- Lead Cross-functional Initiatives: Set clear expectations and manage delivery across multiple regions and teams.
- Monitor Operational Health & Risk: Use risk-management tools to monitor operational health and identify opportunities to strengthen FIU processes and controls.
- Support Continuous Improvement: Simplify workflows, modernize tools, and guide teams through organizational and procedural changes.
- Collaborate with Senior Compliance Leadership: Communicate risks, trends, and program insights directly to senior leaders.
- Own Program Leadership for Digital Bank & Wallet Ecosystem: Oversee monitoring design, workflow development, and governance visibility for digital products.
- Partner with Technology & Product Teams: Translate investigative needs into technical requirements and system enhancements for new products and services.
- Deep experience in AML, FIU-related operations, governance, and financial crime investigations.
- Familiarity with modern data analysis and visualization tools and ability to provide direction to team members who are tasked with supporting FIU data, reporting and technical needs.
- Strong leadership skills with experience supporting large, global teams.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
- Comfort working in fast-moving environments and leading through change.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adopt new tools quickly
- Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in retail/consumer financial services/payment services organizations with multiple financial products, or a regulatory agency or law firm involving payment services compliance issues.
- 5+ years experience in a compliance management role focusing on anti-money laundering responsibilities.
- 5+ years experience in a management/supervisory position with multiple multi-jurisdictional direct reports preferred.
- Law or other graduate degrees are desirable.
- Substantive understanding of retail/commercial financial products/services.
- Substantive understanding of anti-money laundering regulations within the banking/financial services industry.
- Understanding technology and best practices in the compliance field.
- Proven track record of complex problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Strong analytical skills. Effective leader and team player.
- Must be a strong, decisive, bottom-line and action-oriented manager of people and projects, who can obtain results.
- Effective communicator, orally and in writing.
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
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. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
Your United States - specific benefits include:
- Family First Program
- Flexible Time off
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary
The base salary range is $165,000-$180,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus long-term and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance.
Other Details
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to ...@westernunion.com.
We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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.
Estimated Job Posting End Date:
02-28-2026
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.