Peoples Bank BSA Specialist

Description Bank Secrecy Act Specialist Barkley Financial Center – Laurel Building| Hybrid Work from Home (3 days per week in office) Bellingham, WA Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | 40 hours per week A Day in Your Life at Peoples Bank: As a BSA Specialist, you will be responsible for the coordination and documentation for the BSA and anti-money laundering (AML) programs within the Fraud Investigations Department. You will research, analyze, report, document and make recommendations to support BSA/AML compliance efforts. You may act as a project manager for compliance projects as needed. Your Primary Responsibilities Would Include: 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 Requirements What You Bring to the Team: You have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. You have a minimum of 3 years of general banking experience. You may have bank compliance experience. You are proficient in Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) You are able to read and understand regulatory and legal documents. You can convey regulatory information in an understandable manner to others. You preferably have report writing experience. You work with minimal supervision and have excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You have strong interpersonal skills including professional etiquette and service mentality. You are skilled at business communication, both verbal and written. You have a strong professional demeanor and high regard for confidentiality. You can travel to other Peoples Bank locations and off-site for meetings and/or training as required. You have the ability to model the Peoples Bank Mission, Vision, and Values. This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all functions, duties or responsibilities that are required in this position. Functions, duties, or responsibilities are subject to change at any time with or without notice. We ensure that YOU are provided with dedicated, tailored support from our existing team. We admire your passion for growth and self-fulfillment, so we offer engaging professional development and career advancement opportunities. In addition, you will be working with a widely supportive HR team with a wealth of knowledge across a variety of areas. For over 100 years, Peoples Bank’s philosophy of “People First” has created an unwavering commitment to our employees, customer, and local communities. Our purpose is to serve our communities with honesty, integrity, respect, and commitment – and our promise, “A Higher Level of Service” always starts and ends with people. We strive to be the “Best Community Bank in the Pacific Northwest” and that endeavor includes being the “Best Employer in the Pacific Northwest”. Our Employees Enjoy Generous Benefits: We are proud to offer hybrid work from home options for most non-customer facing positions. We share our success with you through Profit Sharing, Incentives, and other Bonus Structures, based on your position. We enjoy a healthy work/life balance by offering 12 days of paid vacation, 2 paid wellness days, 2 days of paid community service time, as well as paid sick leave that is accrued based on hours worked. Our employees will also enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We understand that wellness needs can look different for everybody, so we provide a full suite of Health benefits to employees and their families that include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Mental Health Resources, and a $200 annual reimbursement for wellness related expenses. We invest in your financial security by providing an 8% 401(k) employer match and safety net of life and disability plans. At Peoples Bank, we know we are better together. We are dedicated to crafting a workplace that reflects the different backgrounds and perspectives of our communities, customers, and employees. all experiences are welcome. Peoples Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr PeoplesBank