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BSA AML SAR Investigator

WaFd Bank

USD $28.85/Yr.-USD $41.83/Yr.

parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), stock options

United States, Idaho, Boise

2304 North Cole Road (Show on map)

Nov 26, 2025

BSA AML SAR Investigator

Location : Location

US-ID-Boise

Multiple Locations

Corporate Administration

Location/Org Data : Name

Boise Campus| Regional Office Based (Multiple Location Available) |

Location : Address

5777 North Meeker Ave

Location : City

Boise

Location : State/Province

2025-4321

Category

Risk and Compliance

Position Type

Full Time

Min

USD $28.85/Yr.

Max

USD $41.83/Yr.

Min

USD $28.85/Yr.

Max

USD $41.83/Yr.

Job Summary

The SAR Investigator is responsible for performing SAR continuing activity investigations for the FIU and EDD to determine if all appropriate fields and documentation are within the Suspicious Activity Report. SAR Investigator is also responsible for performing investigations on continuous suspicious account activity, and recommending the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports, as appropriate.

Along with the key functions listed below, this position will be expected to uphold the value that WaFd Bank places on simply being kind when working alongside colleagues and servicing our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Commercial Databases consistent with the resolution of case reviews and investigations.

Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with required supporting documentation (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches etc.)
Perform sanctions screening for customers and incoming and outbound payments.
Investigate sanctions issues and provide recommendations as necessary.
Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) consistent with FinCEN requirements
Recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures as required
Adherence to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree
One (1) to three (3) years of related experience -- AML, transaction monitoring, alert clearing, escalation investigations, and SAR drafting. May also have relevant experience in areas such as risk, operations, and audit
Relevant industry qualifications in AML (e.g., ACAMS) preferred
Knowledge of common money laundering methods and trends
Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
Research skills including experience with online search tools
Knowledge of transaction monitoring systems and applicable rules
Effective writing, analytical, and communications skills

Benefits

At WaFd Bank you get all of these great benefits!

Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
Health insurance
Stock options
Bonus programs
Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching*
Paid Parental Leave
Life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance programs
Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans

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EEO Statement

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. WaFd Bank does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. WaFd Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800.324.9375

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Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date

11/26/2025