Fraud & Financial Crime Analyst; SARs

District Partners has partnered with one of the world’s leading management consulting firms to support a large-scale financial services transformation initiative. This engagement supports a major U.S. financial institution and plays a critical role in meeting heightened regulatory expectations around financial crime compliance.

This is a high-volume, high-impact SAR program focused on complex transactional reviews, narrative development, and regulator-ready documentation. The work is hands-on, investigative, and highly structured. This is ideal for SAR professionals seeking consistency, depth, and exposure on a nationally visible program.

This is a long-term engagement (up to 24 months), offering stability, strong visibility, and the opportunity to work in a mature, regulator-facing environment alongside experienced compliance leaders.

• Conduct end-to-end SAR investigations, with a primary focus on drafting and filing Suspicious Activity Reports in accordance with FinCEN requirements
• Analyze transaction activity, customer behavior, and supporting documentation to identify red flags related to fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported SAR narratives that meet regulatory and internal quality standards
• Document investigative findings to support risk-based decisions and escalation where appropriate
• Partner with project leadership, compliance teams, and quality reviewers to ensure timely case resolution
• Manage fluctuating case volumes while maintaining high standards of accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
• Participate in quality reviews, team huddles, and continuous improvement initiatives as the program scales
• Stay current on evolving regulatory guidance, typologies, and financial crime best practices

• 0–3 years of hands-on SAR experience required for Analyst roles
• Prior experience in AML, financial crime, fraud investigations, or compliance within a bank or regulated financial institution
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex transactional activity into clear, regulator-ready narratives
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in time-sensitive, highly regulated environments
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and case management discipline
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a structured, onsite project team

• Long-term engagement of up to 24 months offering stability not typical of consulting projects
• Exposure to a nationally visible, regulator-facing financial crime initiative
• Opportunity to work alongside a top-tier management consulting firm and experienced compliance leadership
• Clear opportunity to grow into Team Lead or QC responsibilities as the program scales
• Ideal for professionals seeking structure, consistency, and meaningful impact in financial crime compliance

Hourly compensation is market-aligned and determined based on experience level, prior SAR ownership, and scope of responsibility. Rates differ for analysts focused on individual casework versus professionals supporting quality review, escalation, or team leadership.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company match
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid-for hours worked on a stable, long-duration engagement