AML/SAR Writer

Job Title: AML/SAR Writer

Duration: 06 months (Possible Extension)

Location: New Castle, DE - Hybrid (3 days in office)

Pay Range : $29 to $32 an hour on W2

MUST have SAR writing experience and retail banking experience.

The AML Analyst is 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 AML policies and procedures. Cases are generated from sources which include:

1. Automated Monitoring System (e.g. Mantas)

2. Client-On boarding and Maintenance and Transaction monitoring referrals

3. Referrals from business partners and other control areas

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Job Qualifications:

• Four Year College Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 - 5 years of experience in reviewing customer transactions and information for identifying potentially suspicious activity and performing AML or fraud reviews/investigations.
• Experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements preferred
• Work experience in a financial institution with job specific work experience in AML.
• Knowledgeable of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements preferred
• General understanding of Senior Public Figures, Money Service Businesses, Wealth Management and Retail Banking preferred.
• Established business knowledge and comprehension of financial products.
• Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Excellent research skills including experience with online search tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Strong writing, analytical and communications skills. Must be able to multitask and complete projects on time.
• SAR Writing experience, specifically in retail banking, and more knowledge of AML Red Flags such as cash structuring.
• Ability to understand and draw conclusions from research conducted.
• Should be a self-starter, and organized, and must have the ability to work independently, without supervision.
• Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus.
• CAMS certification preferred

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”