Sr. Analyst – SAR / CTR Filing

Overview

This role is a hybrid/remote position supporting teams with onsite locations in Sioux Falls, SD; Scottsdale, AZ; Louisville, KY; Troy, MI; Franklin, TN; and Easton, PA.

As a Senior Analyst, SAR / CTR Filing, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and e-filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) with FinCEN. Working within a team, you will draft examiner-ready SAR narratives, file CTRs, and perform continuing-activity reviews, including identifying continuing-activity reports from originally filed SARs, under the QA of the SAR Lead.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and e-file SARs and CTRs with FinCEN accurately and within regulatory deadlines.
• Author SAR narratives at examiner-ready standard, applying the OCC five-element documentation baseline and the Knowledgeable Third-Party Standard.
• Perform continuing-activity reviews and file continuing-activity SARs on the 90-day cycle from originally filed reports.
• Validate CTR data, manage exemptions where applicable, and ensure filing completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain filing logs, tracking, and evidence to support audit and examination requests.
• Coordinate with Cases and Complex Investigations on SARs surfaced from investigations and from external/consultant escalations.
• Identify SAR filing trends and continuing-activity patterns; escalate observations to the SAR Lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• CAMS preferred; if not held, expected to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• 3–5 years of SAR drafting, CTR filing, or BSA/AML investigations experience.
• Hands-on experience with FinCEN BSA E-Filing and case-management systems.
• Working knowledge of SAR/CTR thresholds, continuing-activity requirements, and FinCEN guidance.
• Advanced narrative-writing skills and precision in regulatory filing.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline.
• Knowledge of SAR/CTR requirements and continuing-activity monitoring.
• Working knowledge of Excel data analysis and SharePoint.
• Collaborative and quality-focused orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAMS

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 – $100,500
• Eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • And more

Salary within the range is determined by factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Ranges may be modified in the future.

Location

Hybrid/remote role with onsite locations in:

• Sioux Falls, SD
• Scottsdale, AZ
• Louisville, KY
• Troy, MI
• Franklin, TN
• Easton, PA

Additional Information

• Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 days after posting, and there is no predetermined date by which applications should be submitted.
• Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment, and forfeiture of other rights.
• Equal employment opportunity: Candidates are considered without regard to race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.