Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Writer

Date Posted: 12/04/2025 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 494172 Industry: Financial Services Job Title: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Writer Job Location: New Castle, DE, USA, 19720 Work Model: Hybrid Work Model Details: Hybrid -3 days onsite and 2 days remote Shift: 9 AM to 5 PM EST Employment Type: Temporary FT/PT: Full-Time Estimated Duration (In months): 7 Min Hourly Rate ($): 30.00 Max Hourly Rate ($): 35.00 Must Have Skills/Attributes: Anti Money Laundering (AML), Banking/Financial, Documentation, Drafting, MS Excel, SAR Suspicious Activity Report, Writing Skills Experience Desired: SAR Writing Experience (1+ yrs); Experience in reviewing customer transactions (1+ yrs); AML Investigations (1+ yrs) Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

• *C2C is not available**

Job Description

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience

Preferred License/Certification:

• CAMS Certification is a plus

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• 1-5 years’ experience in reviewing customer transactions and information for potentially suspicious activity and performing AML or financial investigations
• Must have SAR writing experience
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Excellent research skills, including experience with online search tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook)
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills. Must be able to multitask and complete projects on time
• Strong Attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Should be a self-starter, and organized, and must have the ability to work independently, without supervision

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements preferred
• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other applicable financial/securities related crimes (e.g., insider trading, market manipulation), including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), The USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC, SEC, FINRA, FRB, FinCEN requirements, and SAR requirements
• General understanding of Senior Public Figures, Money Service Businesses, Wealth Management and Retail Banking preferred as well as compliance with those business segments

Overview: The AML SAR Writer within the client review system-generated and manual cases for activity conducted by the clients. The Senior Compliance Analyst is responsible for managing a caseload of investigations, perform analysis and follow-up and work cases from beginning to completion according to Client AML procedures and policies. Cases are generated from sources which include Automated Alerts (EAP, Mantas), and Manual referrals. Job Duties:

• Document and report case review/investigation findings and prepare case files for review (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches etc.)
• Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Databases consistent with the resolution of investigations
• Collect and examine financial statements/transaction data and other documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns
• Follow-up with additional Point(s) of Contact (POC) as needed to identify additional information in support of the case
• Document all research and analysis conducted in the Case Management System
• Create Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs); and recommend relationship retention or termination; and track account closures as required
• Liaise with other CRIU units, ACRM, the Business, CSIS, FIU Legal, Trade Surveillance, and Law Enforcement, where applicable
• *Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. **

• *Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. ** Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay Equity: For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here. Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances. Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job