FIU Intelligence Analyst

Strategic Intelligence Analyst — Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Western Union is looking for a strategic intelligence analyst to play a vital role in our fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. You will be a key member of the Typology Investigations & Strategic Analysis (TISA) team within the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), providing typology-focused subject‑matter expertise to our compliance and risk programs and collaborating closely with law enforcement, regulatory bodies and government partners worldwide.

• Track, evaluate, and model the global evolution of criminal and terrorist threats using big‑data tools and all‑source analytic methodologies.
• Execute all phases of complex, high‑risk intelligence analysis projects with significant autonomy and independent judgment.
• Query, integrate, and analyze extremely large datasets (millions of rows) using ETL, analytics, and data‑visualization tools.
• Interrogate Western Union transaction data using typology‑specific intelligence from open/public, commercial, law‑enforcement, and other sources.
• Develop detailed narrative investigative reports, presentations, and visual analytic products (e.g., link charts) to document and communicate findings.
• Collaborate closely with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and government partners to exchange threat intelligence and identify emerging risks.
• Brief compliance senior leadership (Director and above) on high‑threat, high‑exposure issues.
• Provide bespoke AML/TF‑focused research and analysis to support compliance leadership and key internal stakeholders.
• Support ad‑hoc analytic and research requests from FIU and compliance senior leadership to inform executive‑level decision‑making.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives within the FIU by proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes, analytics, and risk mitigation capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 1 year of relevant experience in intelligence analysis, law enforcement, think‑tank research, financial crime, investigative analysis, or related fields.
• Experience constructing analytic judgments based on incomplete or imperfect information, including the ability to articulate and justify associated confidence levels.
• Comfort working with extremely large and complex datasets; experience with SQL, Python, or ETL tools such as Alteryx preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Power
  
  BI or comparable visualization tools strongly desired.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, with experience presenting complex analysis to senior decision‑makers.
• Relevant background in strategic analysis for the U.S. Intelligence Community, law enforcement, financial institutions, or AML/CTF risk programs considered highly valuable.
• Graduate‑level training in intelligence analysis methodologies, tradecraft, or related disciplines is a plus.

The base salary range is $80,000.00 – $ Annual USD per year. Total on‑target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Plan

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 to help us achieve our strategic goals.

EEO Statement: Western Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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: 03‑02‑2026. This posting will remain open until that date unless the role is filled.

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