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BNY

Vice President, SAR Investigations

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, SAR Investigations II to join our FIU team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you'll make an ...

BNY

Vice President, SAR Investigations

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, SAR Investigations II to join our FIU team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you'll make an ...

Dollar Bank

AML Investigator

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

The investigator is responsible for managing AML investigations through completion, including SAR/No SAR decision-making and SAR filing, as applicable. This is a hybrid position which requires office ...

Geo Owl

Expert SAR Imagery Scientist

Springfield, VA · On-site

Investigate sensor capability gaps; identify supplemental sources and coincident imagery platforms ... Experience exploiting SAR to determine the occurrence and location of objects of interest

Valley Bank

AML Investigator I

Morristown, NJ · On-site

... SAR filing. * Conduct suspicious activity investigations and determine whether a Suspicious ... Activity Report is needed. Draft narrative for each case substantiating the decision/recommendation.

Valley Bank

AML Investigator I

Morristown, NJ · On-site

... SAR filing. * Conduct suspicious activity investigations and determine whether a Suspicious ... Activity Report is needed. Draft narrative for each case substantiating the decision/recommendation.

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for sar investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a SAR Investigator, you need a solid understanding of financial regulations, anti-money laundering (AML) procedures, and investigative techniques, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with case management systems, AML software (such as Actimize or Verafin), and knowledge of BSA/AML compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS) are crucial. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective written communication set candidates apart in this role. These skills are important to ensure thorough and accurate investigations, timely filing of suspicious activity reports, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

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As a SAR Investigator, your daily tasks often include reviewing transaction alerts, conducting in-depth research into suspicious activity, and documenting findings in comprehensive case files. You’ll regularly collaborate with compliance teams and management to escalate high-risk cases and advise on unusual patterns. The job may also involve preparing and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with regulators, ensuring reports are completed accurately and within required deadlines. Expect to use a combination of software tools and investigative methodologies, working independently while also contributing to broader compliance initiatives. This role requires a high level of diligence to ensure regulatory standards and organizational policies are consistently met.

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A SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) Investigator is responsible for detecting and analyzing potentially suspicious financial transactions to prevent money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. They review transaction patterns, investigate red flags, and prepare detailed reports for regulatory compliance. SAR Investigators work closely with compliance teams and law enforcement agencies to ensure that financial institutions follow anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations.

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Vice President, SAR Investigations

BNY

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, SAR Investigations II to join our FIU team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA. 

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

  • Conducting proactive investigations to address money laundering and terrorist financing concerns in alignment with the National Priorities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
  • Analyzing complex transactional data, performing in-depth research, decisioning cases stemming from proactive investigations, drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and making recommendations to escalate concerns to internal stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of global financial crimes money flows.
  • Drafting timely, error-free and SARs and No SARs that follow FinCEN regulations and the team’s internal guidance and policies.
  • Managing a portfolio of case work in an organized manner with the ability to work efficiently within tight deadlines.
  • This team member must also effectively communicate and develop relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborate on significant investigative matters.
  • The team member will be expected to apply an understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the USA PATRIOT Act and apply it to the banking products and services offered by the organization.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. 
  • Graduate Degree in Law, Business, Intelligence Studies, or International Relations preferred.  
  • 7-10 years of total work experience preferred. 
  • Experience working for a financial institution in an AML investigations function, particularly in the correspondent banking space, and/or ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) certification and intelligence work in the private or public sector preferred.
     

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