Job Description

Job Title

SAR Investigator

The SAR Investigator is responsible for performing SAR continuing activity investigations for the FIU and EDD to determine if all appropriate fields and documentation are within the Suspicious Activity Report. SAR Investigator is also responsible for performing investigations on continuous suspicious account activity, and recommending the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports, as appropriate. Along with the key functions listed below, this position will be expected to uphold the value that WaFd Bank places on simply being kind when working alongside colleagues and servicing our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Commercial Databases consistent with the resolution of case reviews and investigations.
• Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
• Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with required supporting documentation.
• Perform sanctions screening for customers and incoming and outbound payments.
• Investigate sanctions issues and provide recommendations as necessary.
• Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) consistent with FinCEN requirements.
• Recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures as required.
• Adherence to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree
• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience -- AML, transaction monitoring, alert clearing, escalation investigations, and SAR drafting. May also have relevant experience in areas such as risk, operations, and audit.
• Relevant industry qualifications in AML (e.g., ACAMS) preferred.
• Knowledge of common money laundering methods and trends.
• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements.
• Research skills including experience with online search tools.
• Knowledge of transaction monitoring systems and applicable rules.
• Effective writing, analytical, and communications skills.

Benefits:

• Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Stock options.
• Bonus programs.
• Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching*
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans.

EEO Statement:

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. WaFd Bank does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. WaFd Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800.324.9375.

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