AML Analyst/SAS Specialist

leading-edge; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking an experienced AML professional with SAS skills to join its banking team. You will analyze large datasets to identify potential money laundering activities, develop and maintain SAS programs, and support AML compliance initiatives.

You will collaborate with AML, Compliance, and Risk teams, stay current with AML regulations, and contribute to SAR filing with FinCEN. This role requires strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• CAMS or CFE certifications a plus.
• Strong SAS programming and AML regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transaction data and customer behavior using SAS.
• Develop and maintain SAS programs to detect suspicious activity.
• Investigate and file SARs with FinCEN.
• Collaborate with AML, Compliance and Risk teams.
• Stay up-to-date with AML regulations and industry trends.
• Perform data analysis, data mining, and data visualization with SAS tools.

Skills

SAS programming

AML compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics)

Tools

SAS Base

SAS/SQL

SAS/STAT

Job description

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced AML professional with SAS skills to join their banking team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing large datasets to identify potential money laundering activities, developing and maintaining SAS programs, and supporting AML compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Analyze transaction data, customer behavior, and other relevant data points using SAS software.
• - Develop and maintain SAS programs to detect suspicious activity and generate reports.
• - Investigate and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with FinCEN.
• - Collaborate with AML, Compliance, and Risk teams to support regulatory requirements.
• - Stay up-to-date with AML regulations, industry trends, and emerging risks.
• - Perform data analysis, data mining, and data visualization using SAS tools.

Requirements:

• - Strong SAS programming skills (Base SAS, SAS/SQL, SAS/STAT).
• -Experience with AML regulations, compliance, and risk management.
• - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• - Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• - Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics).
• - Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) a plus.