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AML Alert Investigator

Job in Portland, Washington County, Oregon, 97224, USA
Listing for: Columbia Bank
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Banking Operations, Financial Crime
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Portland

AML Alert Investigator

The AML Alert Investigator analyzes account transactions for unusual, out of pattern or suspicious activity. Responsibilities include understanding of all transaction monitoring rules underlying AML typologies and then reviewing and analyzing transaction alerts to assess whether the alerted activity is consistent with customer expectations and/or nature of the business and then appropriately disposition as non-suspicious or escalate the alert to case for further investigation.

Recommends course of action to management based on an analysis of the findings and documents the analysis in the Bank's AML transaction monitoring system. Supports the company's compliance efforts with the Banking Secrecy Act (BSA).

  • Perform review of assigned AML Transaction Monitoring System Alerts to determine if activity is sufficiently unusual or out of character to warrant the escalating of the alert as a case for further investigation.
  • Maintain and demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and apply to designated job responsibilities; follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual required or job-specific training.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, 314(a), 314(b), and OFAC sanctions compliance requirements.
  • May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others.
  • Participates in ongoing training to maintain knowledge of BSA/AML and OFAC regulatory requirements and new and emerging money laundering and financial crime typologies.
  • 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 "Business Bank of Choice"
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
  • The pay range for this role is $ 25.23 - $42.04. The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

    Primary

    Location:

    Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

    6610 SW Cardinal Lane 1st Floor Tigard OR 97224

    Our Benefits:

    We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.

    Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

    Our Commitment to Diversity:

    Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email:

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