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Columbia Bank · 4 hours ago

AML Investigations Manager

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

Columbia Bank is seeking an AML Investigations Manager to oversee the Financial Investigations Department's AML Analysts. This role involves managing suspicious activity investigations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing internal controls for AML processes.

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Responsibilities

Implement measures to monitor effectiveness of AML investigators and Senior AML Investigators

Responsible for assessment and analysis of case investigations in order to make suspicious activity determinations regarding cases prepared by AML Investigators

Oversee assigned resources to ensure that BSA/AML, investigation programs are implemented effectively and in the most cost-effective manner

Coordinate the development of written procedures and develop processes under the guidance of the Director of Transaction Monitoring to ensure completion of required tasks

May assist in the development of enterprise wide policies, procedures and required risk assessments

Supervise assigned team of AML Investigators and Senior Investigators within the Financial Investigations Department

Contact Law Enforcement agents related to criminal investigations and requests related to Suspicious Activity Reporting

Develop AML Investigators skills and abilities through effective one-on-one coaching and facilitating training opportunities

Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training

Keeps up to date on regulation changes

Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training

Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description

May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert

Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words

Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate

Embraces our vision to become "The World's Greatest Bank."

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

AML compliance managementBSA/AML program managementBank Secrecy Act knowledgeUSA PATRIOT Act knowledgeOffice of Foreign Assets Control knowledgeTeam managementProcess developmentCoachingProficient in ExcelWordAdvanced communication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in business, business management, leadership, criminal justice, or related field

4-7 years of previous banking experience with a significant emphasis in the area of anti-money laundering compliance, with strong experience in managing AML SAR investigations or BSA/AML program management

1-3 years of experience managing others in compliance role

Advanced knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control requirements

Demonstrate ability to translate rules and regulations to actionable processes and procedures in order to facilitate compliance with all AML rules and regulations and maintains up to date knowledge on trends in the AML and Sanctions areas

Ability to develop and/or enhance AML operating processes to achieve high levels of effectiveness

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage AML risk

Proficient with personal computers and related software packages such as Excel, Word and other business related technology