BSA/AML Quality Assurance Analyst

Banner Bank•Lake Oswego, OR

23h•$38 - $45

About The Position

The BSA/AML Quality Assurance Analyst supports Banner Bank’s Financial Crimes Program by reviewing the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of compliance activities. The role evaluates processes, identifies trends and opportunities for improvement, and helps strengthen the bank’s financial crimes risk management and regulatory compliance operations. The analyst works under the guidance of the Financial Crimes Risk Program Manager and Senior QA Analyst and collaborates with Financial Crimes leadership and teams across the organization. The position supports quality assurance reviews involving KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence, OFAC screening, BSA/AML processes, fraud-related monitoring, and other Financial Crimes activities. It also includes reporting and analysis, policy and process support, committee and management-report preparation, and ongoing validation of BSA/AML systems. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience, as well as relevant banking and BSA/AML or audit experience. Travel is 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Four or more years of banking experience, including at least two years focused on BSA/AML processes or internal audit activities.
Experience supporting compliance, risk management, financial crimes, audit, or related banking functions.
Experience with BSA/AML software platforms and understanding of the processes and workflows that support Financial Crimes operations.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify meaningful trends and insights.
Understanding of federal and state laws and regulations related to deposit accounts and banking operations.
Working knowledge of risk management, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and levels of the organization.
Ability to communicate findings clearly and translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy when reviewing and evaluating quality assurance results.

Responsibilities

Coordinate quality assurance reviews of Financial Crimes activities under the guidance of the Financial Crimes Risk Program Manager and Senior QA Analyst.
Evaluate work related to KYC reviews, Enhanced Due Diligence reviews, OFAC screening, BSA/AML processes, fraud-related monitoring, and other Financial Crimes activities.
Develop ad hoc reports and analyses related to quality assurance findings and identified trends.
Partner with Financial Crimes leadership to enhance and maintain BSA/AML/OFAC policies, procedures, and operational processes.
Support workgroup and committee activities and assist in preparing reports for Senior Management.
Gather and review information from teams across the organization to assess the quality and effectiveness of Financial Crimes processes.
Monitor data to identify trends, training opportunities, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives.
Perform ongoing validation of BSA/AML systems and collaborate with the Financial Crimes Analytics Officer to support program effectiveness.
Help strengthen quality assurance practices that contribute to a consistent and effective Financial Crimes compliance program.