SAR Reviewer / QC Analyst

Job Description

SAR Reviewer / QC Analyst – (Anti-Money Laundering), Suspicious Transaction Reporting

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.

What you must have

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.

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Full-time

Hybrid remote