AML SAR Writer
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an AMLSAR Writer for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in New Castle, DE (Hybrid) .
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for performing AML Reviews/Investigations of account activity, and recommending the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports ( “SARs”) and/or relationship termination, as appropriate. Cases are worked from beginning to completion in accordance with relevant firm AML policies and procedures. Cases are generated from sources which include:
- Automated Monitoring System (e.g. Mantas)
- Client-On boarding and Maintenance and Transaction monitoring referrals
- Referrals from business partners and other control areas
- Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Commercial Databases consistent with the resolution of case reviews and investigations.
- Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
- Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with required supporting documentation (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches etc.)
- Follow-up with additional Point(s) of Contact (POC) as needed to identify additional information in support of the case.
- Liaise with other FIU units, Advisory, Business Compliance teams, CSIS, FIU Legal, GIU, and Law Enforcement.
- Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) consistent with FinCEN requirements
- Recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures as required
- Interact with Senior Management on the Compliance, Legal and business sectors concerning AML issues.
- May provide direction to more junior staff.
Required Skills :
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 2-5 years’ experience writing and preparing SARs
- Proficient in MS Office.
- CAMs certification recommended but not required if relevant experience
Preferred Skills :
- Comprehensive knowledge of AML regulations preferred.
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