SAR Analyst (Suspicious Activity Reporting)
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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.
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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
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