Anti-Money Laundering Investigator

🔹 W2 Opportunity: AML SAR Writer – Onsite | New Castle, DE

📍 Location: New Castle, DE (100% Onsite)

📅 Duration: 6 Months

🏢 Client: Leading Global Banking Institution

💼 Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C)

💲 Pay Rate: Competitive based on experience

🎯 Interviewing Now | Immediate Need

About the Role:

We are actively seeking an experienced AML Analyst / SAR Writer to support a global banking client's Customer Risk Investigation Unit (CRIU). This is a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and identifying suspicious financial activity.

🔑 Key Responsibilities:

Review automated and manual AML alerts and referrals using systems like MANTAS and EAP

Conduct in-depth investigations and document findings in case management systems

Perform media checks, system lookups, and internal/external research to identify unusual activity

Write and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in line with BSA/AML regulations

Recommend account closures or continued monitoring based on findings

Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal, FIU, Surveillance, and Law Enforcement

Maintain high-quality documentation for audit and compliance

✅ Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required

1–5 years of direct SAR writing experience in AML compliance or investigations

Strong knowledge of BSA/AML laws, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, FinCEN, and SEC/FINRA regulations

Experience with high-risk customer types (MSBs, PEPs, Wealth Mgmt, etc.) preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Strong research, writing, and communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong time management

🔒 W2 Candidates Only

Solid job tenure

SAR drafting and submission experience (not just alert clearing)

Ability to work independently and manage a full caseload