SAR Writer

Job Title: SAR Writer Compliance / Financial Crime

Location: Remote

Department: Compliance Financial Crime Unit

Reports To: Financial Crime Manager / AML Investigations Lead

Job Type: Contract 3-11 months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced SAR Writer to join our Financial Crime Compliance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and submitting high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the relevant regulatory authorities in accordance with internal policies and legal requirements. The role involves analyzing complex data, collaborating with investigators, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of suspicious activity relating to money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

Key Responsibilities:

-Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FinCEN, NCA, FIU depending on jurisdiction).

-Review investigation case summaries, customer activity, and transaction data to assess and articulate the basis for suspicion.

-Ensure SAR narratives are clear, concise, legally sound, and fully supported by evidence.

-Work closely with AML investigators, compliance analysts, and legal teams to gather and verify necessary information.