Manager, FIU Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis

Western Union; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Health insurance options

Accident and life insurance

Development platforms

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Western Union seeks a Manager, FIU Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis in the Philippines to lead a team of investigators and strengthen AML/CTF frameworks. The role drives risk management, strategic analysis, and regulatory reporting while supporting business growth in a hybrid work environment.

You will oversee investigations across AML/CTF, sanctions, and financial crime, identify trends, and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of financial crime professionals.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and sanctions.
• Experience with investigative lifecycle and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of investigators and financial crime professionals.
• Oversee complex AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime investigations.
• Manage end-to-end investigation lifecycle including case review, escalation, and reporting.
• Review and approve investigation outcomes, risk assessments, and SARs.

Skills

People leadership

Investigations leadership

AML/CTF expertise

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Manager, FIU Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis

plays a key leadership role within the Financial Intelligence Unit, driving the identification, investigation, and mitigation of financial crime risks across a diverse portfolio of products and services. This role combines people leadership, investigative expertise, and strategic risk management to strengthen the organization's AML and financial crime compliance framework while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of investigators and financial crime professionals.
• Oversee complex AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime investigations.
• Manage the end-to-end investigation lifecycle, including case review, analysis, escalation, and regulatory reporting.
• Review and approve investigation outcomes, risk assessments, and suspicious activity reports.
• Identify emerging financial crime trends, typologies, and control weaknesses.
• Provide expert guidance on financial crime risks across consumer, digital, payment, and commercial products.
• Support the development and continuous enhancement of AML compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure adherence to AML/CTF regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal risk management standards.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, quality, and service level objectives.
• Deliver meaningful reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and Product teams to strengthen the financial crime control framework.

Work Shift Hybrid 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 AND OTHER DETAILS

• 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.
• Paid sick leave and vacation leave.
• Health card (HMO) coverage from day 1 of employment - dependents can be covered, subject to the insurer's review of eligibility.
• Unique incentive program.
• Hybrid working arrangement.

Other Details

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.

#LI-IB1 #LI-Hybrid Estimated Job Posting End Date: 09-15-2026 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.

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.