AML Analyst/ SAR Writer

Kelly; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Kelly seeks an AML Investigation Analyst in New Castle, DE, offering a contract role with strong end-to-end investigation and SAR writing experience. The position requires a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week and a six-month contract with a strong possibility of extension.

You will review cases, conduct research across bank systems, generate SARs in line with regulatory requirements, and document findings in the Case Management System.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years AML experience with Retail and Credit customer transactions.
• Experience reviewing suspicious activity and performing AML investigations.
• Experience writing end-to-end Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other applicable financial crimes (e.g., BSA, Patriot Act, OFAC, SEC, FINRA, FRB, FinCEN, SAR requirements).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Understanding of Senior Public Figures, Money Service Businesses, Wealth Management, and Retail Banking compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review system-generated and manual cases for activity conducted by company clients.
• Manage a caseload of investigations from start to finish according to AML procedures.
• Document and report case findings and prepare case files (media search results, statements, checks, internal searches).
• Conduct research across bank systems, the internet, and databases for investigation resolutions.
• Collect and examine financial statements and transaction data to identify unusual patterns.
• Write SARs, recommend relationship retention/termination, and track account closures as required.
• Coordinate with POCs to obtain additional information as needed.
• Document all research and analysis in the Case Management System.

Skills

AML investigations

SAR writing

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Banking domain awareness

Project management

Research skills

CAMS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grow your career with an innovative global bank in New Castle, DE as an AML Investigation Analyst with strong end-to-end investigation and SAR writing experience. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 3 days onsite per week.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-5 years of AML experience with Retail and Credit customer transactions.
• Experience reviewing suspicious activity and performing AML investigations.
• Experience writing end-to-end Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other applicable financial/securities related crimes (e.g., insider trading, market manipulation), including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), The USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC, SEC, FINRA, FRB, FinCEN requirements, and SAR requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).
• General understanding of Senior Public Figures, Money Service Businesses, Wealth Management and Retail Banking as well as compliance with those business segments.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent research skills including experience with online search tools.
• CAMS Certification

What You Will Be Doing

• Will review system-generated and manual cases for activity conducted by company clients.
• Will be responsible for managing a caseload of investigations, perform analysis and follow-up and work cases from beginning to completion according to company AML procedures and policies. Cases are generated from Ssources which include Automated Alerts (EAP, Mantas), and Manual referrals.
• Document and report case review/investigation findings and prepare case files for review (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches etc.).
• Conduct research over available bank systems, the internet and databases consistent with the resolution of investigations.
• Collect and examine financial statements/transaction data and other documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
• Write Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), recommend relationship retention or termination, and track account closures as required.
• Follow-up with additional Point(s) of Contact (POC) as needed to identify additional information in support of the case.
• Document all research and analysis conducted in the Case Management System.