Peoples Bank BSA Specialist

Peoples Bank WA•Bellingham, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bank Secrecy Act Specialist will be responsible for the coordination and documentation for the BSA and anti-money laundering (AML) programs within the Fraud Investigations Department. This role involves researching, analyzing, reporting, documenting, and making recommendations to support BSA/AML compliance efforts. The specialist may also act as a project manager for compliance projects as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of general banking experience.
Proficiency in Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to read and understand regulatory and legal documents.
Ability to convey regulatory information in an understandable manner to others.
Works with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills including professional etiquette and service mentality.
Skilled at business communication, both verbal and written.
Strong professional demeanor and high regard for confidentiality.
Ability to travel to other Peoples Bank locations and off-site for meetings and/or training as required.
Ability to model the Peoples Bank Mission, Vision, and Values.

Nice To Haves

Bank compliance experience.
Report writing experience.

Responsibilities

Coordination and documentation of BSA/AML processing for the Fraud Investigations Department.
Supporting bank compliance efforts by researching, analyzing and providing input for compliance programs.
Acting as a resource for questions from staff regarding BSA.
Working with auditors during BSA audits and examinations.
Acting as project manager for compliance projects as assigned.
Providing general administrative support for Fraud Investigations Department.