SAR Quality & Regulatory Oversight Specialist

Barclays; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Suspicious Activity Reporting Specialist in Whippany, NJ to provide independent second-line oversight and quality control of SAR processes across Barclays U.S. operations.

The role involves reviewing SAR investigations, improving narratives, and strengthening controls to meet FinCEN and BSA/AML standards. You will collaborate with Compliance, Operations, Audit, and Technology to drive regulatory excellence and risk management, while ensuring high-quality SAR reporting and

Qualifications

• Experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, SAR reporting, or investigative functions.
• Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN guidance, and SAR filing requirements.
• Hands-on experience reviewing, drafting, editing, or quality-controlling SARs.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into violations of policies, regulations, or laws.
• Provide training to enhance awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct.
• Document investigation processes and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Utilise data analytics to improve investigation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Fulfil external regulatory reporting obligations when applicable.

Skills

AML experience

BSA/AML knowledge

SAR drafting

Second-line oversight

Analytical skills

SAR writing

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Suspicious Activity Reporting Specialist in Whippany, NJ to provide independent second-line oversight and quality control of SAR processes across Barclays U.S. operations.

The role involves reviewing SAR investigations, improving narratives, and strengthening controls to meet FinCEN and BSA/AML standards. You will collaborate with Compliance, Operations, Audit, and Technology to drive regulatory excellence and risk management, while ensuring high-quality SAR reporting and