SAR Consultant

This is a 6 month contract within the legal and compliance division that is currently 5 days in the office. This contract has the ability to be a long termed engagement. This consultant will be responsible for identifying/reporting any suspicious activity, investigating any documentation needed, preparing SAR's and performing 90 day reviews. Client Details Our client is a large, foreign, International Bank. With it's full-fledged services, our client specialize in corporate lending, international trade services, treasury business, U.S. dollar clearing, retail banking, correspondent banking and various other lines of business Description Monitor information and the consultant will be responsible for identifying/reporting suspicious activity Complete all tasks in a timely manner Review, investigate and document the narratives for the cases that need to be escalated Prepare SAR's on an as needed basis Follow all SAR Team procedures Perform reconciliation of cases and follow up every 90 days Perform 90 day reviews on the transactions Be able to communicate all findings and improvements when conducting special investigations Help train new associates when needed Assist with projects that are focused on AML initiatives Keep up to date with all laws, regulations and regulatory guidance that apply to this role and department Profile Immediately available for work Obtained a Bachelor's degree of higher CAMS is not required but preferred 3+ years of experience within financial services Proficient using Microsoft Office programs Strong experience with preparing SAR's, AML/BSA responsibilities, transaction monitoring and policies and procedures Experience with a high volume of SAR's and focusing on high risk jurisdictions US dollar clearing experience Excellent skills with presentations, speaking with senior management, working directly with regulators & auditors, written/verbal formats and organizational skills as well. Authorized to work in the US and local to Midtown NYC Job Offer This contract is offering a consultant a 6 month contract with the ability to potentially be extended. The client is offering a hourly market rate and is looking to bring someone on ASAP. If you are interested, please apply through this link! MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.