Columbia Bank
Columbia Bank
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Columbia Bank is a banking organization serving customers through financial products and services. This company profile provides a starting point for exploring Columbia Bank and any current career opportunities associated with its teams.

AML Alert Investigator - Tigard, OR (Onsite)

Investigate transaction-monitoring alerts for Columbia Bank in an onsite role based in Tigard, Oregon. Assess suspicious activity, escalate cases, and support BSA/AML and OFAC compliance.

Description

  • Analyze account transactions for unusual, inconsistent, or suspicious activity
  • Review alerts generated by the AML transaction-monitoring system
  • Apply transaction-monitoring rules and AML typologies to investigations
  • Evaluate whether alerted activity aligns with customer expectations and business activities
  • Resolve alerts as non-suspicious or escalate them for further investigation
  • Recommend appropriate actions to management based on investigative findings
  • Record analysis in the Bank’s AML transaction-monitoring system
  • Support the Bank’s compliance obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act
  • Maintain knowledge of BSA, 314(a), 314(b), OFAC, Regulation CC, Regulation E, and other applicable requirements
  • Complete ongoing BSA/AML and OFAC training while monitoring emerging financial crime typologies and regulatory developments
  • Coach, mentor, or train colleagues and deliver coursework as a subject matter expert when needed
  • Handle other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting, law, law enforcement, or a related field preferred
  • One to three years of relevant BSA/AML, OFAC, compliance, audit, or banking operations experience required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including gathering, organizing, and interpreting data to develop preliminary conclusions
  • Proficiency with computers and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of BSA/AML, the USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements and regulations
  • Sound judgment when evaluating risk
  • Ability to protect confidential information and follow security procedures
  • Ability to adjust priorities and workload as needed
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching for qualifying contributions
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Mental health resources
  • Identity theft protection
  • Legal support
  • Auto and home insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Online discount marketplace
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, volunteer days, and holidays
  • Performance-based incentive compensation may be available
  • Occasional travel may be required

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