BSA/AML Investigations Analyst II

Demonstrated expertise in SAR drafting, complex investigations, and transaction monitoring systems.

Experience in banking, fintech, payments, merchant acquiring, money transmission, or digital wallets highly desirable.

Adaptable to evolving regulatory expectations, technologies, and business models.

Proficiency with transaction monitoring and case management platforms (e.g., Actimize, Verafin, or similar) and core banking or data analytics tools strongly preferred.

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future.

This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.  Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.

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The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM) Case Analyst II serves as an experienced investigator responsible for independently managing complex alerts and cases, including higher‑risk customer activity, complex transaction patterns, and emerging financial crime typologies.

Independently investigate and resolve complex alerts and cases, including in‑depth analysis of transaction flows, payment behaviors, and customer activity across multiple products and platforms.

Prepare, review, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring high‑quality narratives, clear articulation of suspicion, and robust supporting documentation.

Support KYC, onboarding, and customer risk matters, including complex or escalated cases.

Identify investigative trends and contribute to the tuning and optimization of transaction monitoring rules and scenarios to reduce false positives while maintaining detection effectiveness.

Serve as a subject‑matter resource on investigative techniques, SAR quality, and regulatory expectations.

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