AML/SAR Quality Control Specialist

at  TALENT SHIFT LLC

Overview:
We are looking for an experienced AML/SAR Quality Control Specialist for our multinational investment bank and financial services client on a project basis. This contract position is fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed quality assurance checks on completed SAR cases to assess accuracy, logic, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Provide contructive feedback to SAR reviewers /analysts, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Collaborate with Team Leads to identify recurring issues, improve processes, and maintain consistent quality across teams
• Document findings, recommendations, and remediation efforts in clear and concise reports for management review and regulatory reporting purposes

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelors degree from an Accredited University/College
• Minimum of 3 years of reviewing and quality-checking SARs specifically related to credit card fraud and abuse, including account takeovers, synthetic identity fraud, and/or unauthorized cash advances
• Experience in AML compliance within the financial services industry, with a focus on quality assurance and quality control functions in compliance with BSA/AML and FinCEN standards
• Advanced knowledge of credit card fraud typologies, including unusual spending patterns, fraudulent applications, or multi-account aggregation for abuse detection
• Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or similar are preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables and Open-Source Research Databases
• Strong analytical and investigative skills required
• Qualified applicants must reside in the continental U.S.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Perform detailed quality assurance checks on completed SAR cases to assess accuracy, logic, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Provide contructive feedback to SAR reviewers /analysts, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Collaborate with Team Leads to identify recurring issues, improve processes, and maintain consistent quality across teams
• Document findings, recommendations, and remediation efforts in clear and concise reports for management review and regulatory reporting purpose