Banner Bank

AML Investigations Analyst

Banner Bank • $79K — $93K *
Lake Oswego, OR 97035Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in banking, compliance, BSA/AML, or Fraud.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Review alerts from the AML Transactional Monitoring System and legal processes.
  • Analyze customer data and transaction patterns to assess risk.
  • Gather information for BSA/AML and OFAC monitoring activities.
  • Prepare and file reports with government agencies.
  • Draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for FinCEN.
  • Collaborate with analysts, managers, and senior management for investigative support.
  • Identify trends and training needs through data analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays.
  • 401k plan with up to 4% match.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Positive work-life balance with high performance celebration.
Full Job Description
As an AML Investigations Analyst, you'll play a vital role in protecting the bank, its customers, and the broader financial system. Your work helps ensure we meet regulatory expectations while identifying and mitigating potential risks. This is a meaningful opportunity to use your analytical strengths in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

In this role you'll

  • Review AML Transactional Monitoring System alerts manually created cases, and legal processes to determine legitimacy.
  • Analyze customer data, transaction patterns, and open-source information to assess risk.
  • Gather required information to support ongoing BSA/AML and OFAC monitoring activities.
  • Coordinate the preparation and filing of reports and forms with government agencies.
  • Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for filing with FinCEN.
  • Partner closely with fellow analysts, managers, and Senior Management to support investigative efforts.
  • Review and analyze data to identify trends, potential actions, and training needs.
  • Participate in ongoing education to maintain and enhance knowledge and performance.


What we're looking for

  • You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field (Required).
  • You have 2 or more years of banking experience, including experience in compliance, BSA/AML, or Fraud (Required).
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.


What helps you shine

  • You bring strong knowledge of BSA/AML, the USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements.
  • You excel at analytical thinking, problem solving, and connecting details to the bigger picture.
  • You are organized and able to manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines.
  • You communicate clearly, professionally, and with a strong internal-service mindset.
  • You handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and care.
  • You are committed to continually growing your knowledge of compliance, policies, and risk management.


Travel

  • 0%


Our Company Values

  • Do the right thing
  • Mutual respect
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability


What Our Team Says

  • "I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated."


Compensation & Benefits

  • Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $38.06-44.77
  • Annual incentive potential
  • Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
  • Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
  • 401k (with up to 4% match)
  • Tuition reimbursement


Review Banner's employee benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank

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About Banner Bank

Valley National Bancorp, doing business as Valley Bank, is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, with approximately $42 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates over 230 branch locations in northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. Valley Bank holds approximately $29 billion in assets. Valley Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey.
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Industry
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Founded
1890
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