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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) · 1 day ago

AML SAR Writer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for an AML SAR Writer for a contract assignment with one of their premier financial services clients. The role involves performing AML reviews and investigations, recommending actions based on findings, and drafting Suspicious Activity Reports in compliance with regulations.

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Tuhina P.
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Responsibilities

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 firm AML policies and procedures. Cases are generated from sources which include:
Automated Monitoring System (e.g. Mantas)
Client-On boarding and Maintenance and Transaction monitoring referrals
Referrals from business partners and other control areas
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

Qualification

AML Reviews/InvestigationsWriting SARsMS OfficeAML regulations knowledgeCAMs certification

Required

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
At least 2-5 years' experience writing and preparing SARs
Proficient in MS Office
CAMs certification recommended but not required if relevant experience

Preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of AML regulations preferred

Company

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)

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For more than 40 years, SGA has delivered technology and resource solutions that Fortune 500 organizations, mid-size companies, state and local governments, and higher education institutions rely on to achieve their goals/missions.

H1B Sponsorship

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Peter Taylor
CEO
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Andrew Gallagher - CCWP
Senior Vice President - Strategic Partnerships
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