SAR Reviewer / QC Analyst – Anti Money Laundering

Job Title: SAR Reviewer / QC Analyst – (Anti-Money Laundering), Suspicious Transaction Reporting
Job ID: 80361 
Location: Phoenix, AZ or Plano, TX – On-site / Hybrid


Overview:
We are seeking mid- to senior-level SAR Reviewers / Quality-Control Analysts to join a high-impact Anti-Money Laundering (AML) operations team for a global financial-services client. Starting early July 2025, you will be the second-level quality gate for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring every submission meets FinCEN standards before filing.


What you will be doing:

• Perform second-level review of SAR packages to verify filing thresholds and typologies for quality control.
• Edit and enhance SAR narratives to clearly address who, what, when, where, why and how.
• Validate data fields (subjects, dollar amounts, product codes, IP/device details) for accuracy.
• Apply correct FinCEN activity and product codes; ensure filings meet 30-day timeliness rules.
• Log defects, analyze error trends, and coach first-level investigators to reduce re-work.
• Maintain QC documentation and KPI dashboards; support audits and regulatory exams.

• 3–7 years of AML investigation and/or Financial Crime, SAR drafting, or SAR quality-control experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. BSA/AML regulations and FinCEN SAR requirements.
• Hands-on experience with an AML case platform (in-house, NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM/Mantas, Verafin, Temenos FCM, etc.).
• Superior written English and editing skills for compliance narratives.
• Experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or as a 2nd level reviewer.
• Demonstrated successful interaction across multiple and diverse disciplines.
• Ability to provide concise and coherent feedback.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization.