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BSA/AML – SAM Cases Analyst I
Location
Arizona + 5 moreAll locations: Arizona, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$17 - $28 / hour
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related discipline.
- Preferred certifications (not required): Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Typically requires 1-3 years of relevant experience in BSA/AML investigations, financial crime analysis, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience with SAR writing, transaction monitoring systems, and case management tools is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including concise documentation of investigative conclusions.
- Ability to manage assigned workload independently while following established procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring and case management platforms (e.g., Actimize, NICE Actimize, Verafin, or similar); experience with core banking systems and data analytics tools a plus.
- Adaptable, organized, and receptive to feedback in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
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