Manager of SAR - Pittsburgh, PA

Position Title:Manager of SAR Office Program

Business Unit:Compliance

Reports to:Director of AML and CFT Compliance Program

Position Overview:

The SAR Manager leads the development of standards and oversight for the identification, investigation, and reporting of suspicious financial activity to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role supports the corporation by mitigating financial crime risk, enhancing AML program effectiveness, and safeguarding the institution's integrity through timely and accurate SAR filings.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the SAR team, ensuring timely and accurate filing of Suspicious Activity Reports that oversees complex investigations involving potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

Review and approve SARs prior to submission to FinCEN, ensuring quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance through collaboration with internal stakeholders including AML Investigations, Legal, Risk, and Audit teams.

Participate as Chair of the SAR Committee and facilitate regular meetings to review significant cases, ensure alignment on filing decisions, and promote cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include setting the agenda, guiding discussions on emerging risks and trends, documenting decisions, and escalating high-risk matters to senior leadership as appropriate.

Monitor trends and emerging risks to inform investigative strategies and enhance SAR program effectiveness, in addition to regulatory changes and industry best practices related to SAR and financial crime compliance.

Develop and maintain SAR policies, procedures, and training materials. Prepare metrics and reporting for senior management and regulatory examinations.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation's risk management program. F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

BA or BS

Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

7

Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Excellent management skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work and multi-task in a fast paced environment

Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, SAR filing requirements, and financial crime typologies

Proficiency in AML systems and case management tools

Licensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)/Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)

Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work:

N/A

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

It is the policy of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) and its affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law. It is also the policy of FNB and its affiliates to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.