We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Enforcement and Compliance Specialist to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the end-to-end process of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) investigations and filings in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), FinCEN guidance, and internal compliance protocols. The role also supports broader enforcement efforts, including litigation-related matters and responses to law enforcement inquiries.Essential Functions:- SAR Management: Lead the SAR lifecycle from alert generation through investigation, decision-making, and timely filing.- Investigative Review: Conduct and review complex investigations, ensuring accuracy in transaction analysis, account details, and supporting documentation. Draft clear, factual, and error-free SAR narratives.Law Enforcement Response:Serve as the primary point of contact for law enforcement inquiries, including subpoenas, summonses, national security letters, and other formal requests.Review and validate the legal sufficiency, scope, and jurisdiction of each request before releasing any information.Coordinate with internal legal and compliance teams to ensure responses are timely, accurate, and compliant with applicable laws and privacy standards.Maintain detailed records of all law enforcement interactions and disclosures, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory transparency.Proactively identify patterns or trends in law enforcement requests that may indicate emerging risks or typologies-Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as an internal expert on BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN advisories, and SAR best practices.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with transaction monitoring, fraud, sanctions, and other compliance functions to identify and escalate suspicious activity.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee SAR quality control reviews and drive continuous process improvements.
- Reporting & Metrics: Prepare and present SAR-related metrics, trends, and risk insights to senior leadership and the BSA Officer.
- Audit & Examination Support: Assist with internal audits, regulatory examinations, and law enforcement engagements.
- Regulatory Awareness: Stay informed on emerging financial crime typologies and evolving regulatory expectations.
- Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities for innovation and process optimization.
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure cohesive compliance practices and support broader business objectives.This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.