Anti- Laundering Specialist

We are seeking an experienced AML Analyst / Senior Compliance Analyst with strong hands‑on experience in AML investigations and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) writing
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The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of reviewing transaction activity, conducting financial crime investigations, documenting findings, and preparing high‑quality SARs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Hands‑on SAR Writing experience – REQUIRED
• AML / Financial Crime Investigations experience – REQUIRED
• Experience reviewing customer transactions for potentially suspicious activity
• Strong employment tenure / demonstrated job stability
• 1–5 years of relevant AML, Compliance, or Financial Investigations experience
• Strong analytical, research, documentation, and writing skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• CAMS certification is a plus
• Review system-generated and manually referred AML cases and manage investigations from initiation through completion.
• Analyze customer transactions, financial statements, account activity, and supporting documentation to identify unusual or suspicious patterns.
• Conduct research using internal bank systems, databases, online resources, and other investigative tools.
• Prepare detailed investigation findings and maintain complete case documentation.
• Document research, analysis, and investigative conclusions in the Case Management System
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• Draft and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Make recommendations regarding relationship retention or termination and track account closures when required.
• Follow up with internal Points of Contact (POCs) to obtain additional information needed to complete investigations.
• Collaborate with AML/Compliance, CRIU, ACRM, Business, CSIS, Legal, Trade Surveillance, FIU, and Law Enforcement teams as applicable.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of:

• BSA / Bank Secrecy Act
• USA PATRIOT Act
• FinCEN / SAR requirements
• OFAC
• U.S. Treasury AML guidelines
• Money laundering and terrorist financing typologies
• Financial crimes such as insider trading and market manipulation

Experience with
Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Money Service Businesses (MSBs), or Senior Public Figures (SPFs) is a plus.