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Manager, SAR Filing — BSA/AML & Sanctions Operations

Pathward, N.A.
Location
Remote
Posted
23 days ago
Department
471-BSA-AML & Sanctns Ops
Salary
$72,000 – $120,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 6+ years of BSA/AML experience, including SAR processing, intake, or investigations
  • 2+ years of people leadership and/or oversight of consultants, vendors, or outsourced resources
  • Solid experience in BSA/AML operations with direct SAR/CTR filing experience within a regulated financial institution
  • Experience managing to SLAs, service levels, and quality standards in a regulated environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading or supervising analysts
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or Master's) preferred
  • CAMS preferred; CFE, CFCS, or CRCM a plus
  • Experience overseeing or reviewing the output of third-party/outsourced or offshore review resources preferred
  • Experience presenting SAR metrics and program performance to senior leadership, examiners, and the Board.
What the job really is

The Manager, SAR Filing oversees the daily operations of the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) and Currency Transaction Report (CTR) filing process within the BSA/AML & Sanctions Operations team. This role involves supervising analysts, managing the intake and quality control of SAR referrals, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders. The manager is also responsible for maintaining documentation standards and supporting regulatory examinations.

Benefits
  • Salary range: $72,000 – $120,000
  • Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond hybrid model
  • Salary range reflects a broad spectrum, individual pay may vary significantly based on multiple factors
  • Responsibilities may change at any time, indicating a potentially fluid role.
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