SAR Analyst (Suspicious Activity Reporting)

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Banking, Compliance, Law, Data Science, or Statistics.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or completion of any recognized compliance course (e.g., ICA diploma).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial crime intelligence, AML investigations, or compliance roles.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in data mining/analytics, including proficiency with SAS Enterprise Guide and Enterprise Miner.
• Extensive experience leveraging proprietary databases (Lexis-Nexis, World-check, Factiva, etc.) for research and investigative purposes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong expertise in conducting financial crime intelligence investigations.
• Exceptional data analysis and risk assessment capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of regional and/or global sanctions, political developments, law enforcement issues, and corruption-related matters.
• Proficiency in analytical tools, dashboards, and data visualization using MS BI, as well as programming languages such as SQL and Python.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Macros and Power Query.
• Experience applying statistical methods for comprehensive dataset analysis.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and review Suspicious Activity Reports with accuracy and attention to regulatory requirements Decision making skills
• Analyze complex data sets to identify potential financial crime risks and trends.
• Conduct thorough research using proprietary databases and open-source intelligence tools.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and investigative teams to ensure effective risk mitigation.
• Stay current with emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Preferred Attributes:

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and investigative work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.

Skills: suspicious activity reports , aml , compliance , cams , fraud , risk , financial crime