Mountain West Bank
Corporate AML/CFT Investigations Analyst
Mountain West Bank, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
Corporate AML/CFT Investigations Analyst
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Corporate AML/CFT Investigations Analyst
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Mountain West Bank .
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (GBCI) is a regional bank holding company providing commercial banking services in 80 communities through 129 banking offices in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. GBCI offers an extensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing, and paid vacation, holiday and sick leave. Salary is negotiable depending on relevant experience.
Summary The AML/CFT Investigation Analyst is a vital resource for the organization’s compliance with safety and soundness regulations. The role performs all functions necessary to maintain compliance with the GBCI BSA/AML/OFAC Program, policies, and procedures, ensuring the bank meets legal and regulatory requirements and maintains satisfactory ratings on all BSA audits and exams. Functions primarily involve the detection and timely reporting of suspicious activity.
Description
Investigate accounts for potentially suspicious activity and draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Report SARs to FINCEN in a timely manner.
Support investigative conclusions by drafting concise, accurate, and logical investigative summations that are subject to quality assurance evaluation and potential examiner scrutiny.
Maintain proficiency with the Bank’s AML systems, core banking systems, and transaction processing systems to ensure thorough, efficient, and accurate investigations.
Maintain a working knowledge of banking operations as they relate to BSA/AML/OFAC compliance, including teller functions, new account originations, wire transfers, electronic banking, and letters of credit.
Maintain an advanced working knowledge of money‑laundering red flags and typologies.
Ensure training is current on BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and participate in required internal and external industry training.
Assist BSA management in developing and maintaining standard processes and procedures. Participate on the CBSAT SAR Review Committee.
Perform administrative or liaison functions, including communicating with management or division employees on process improvements, higher‑risk customer behaviors, and potential client disengagement.
Provide support to management and internal auditors during the audit process. Ensure exam requests are handled in a timely, confidential manner.
Collaborate with other BSA operational teams involving CIP, CDD, EDD, and Quality Assurance.
Comply with all company policies, procedures and applicable laws, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Complete assigned online training courses and achieve a passing score by the due date.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About You We are looking for a detail‑oriented and analytical professional with strong investigative skills and a solid understanding of BSA/AML regulations. The candidate should have a passion for compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Education Level
Associate Degree in Business, Intelligence Studies, Accounting, or related field (required).
Additional education or certifications related to AML/OFAC compliance is preferred.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
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Corporate AML/CFT Investigations Analyst
role at
Mountain West Bank .
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (GBCI) is a regional bank holding company providing commercial banking services in 80 communities through 129 banking offices in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. GBCI offers an extensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing, and paid vacation, holiday and sick leave. Salary is negotiable depending on relevant experience.
Summary The AML/CFT Investigation Analyst is a vital resource for the organization’s compliance with safety and soundness regulations. The role performs all functions necessary to maintain compliance with the GBCI BSA/AML/OFAC Program, policies, and procedures, ensuring the bank meets legal and regulatory requirements and maintains satisfactory ratings on all BSA audits and exams. Functions primarily involve the detection and timely reporting of suspicious activity.
Description
Investigate accounts for potentially suspicious activity and draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Report SARs to FINCEN in a timely manner.
Support investigative conclusions by drafting concise, accurate, and logical investigative summations that are subject to quality assurance evaluation and potential examiner scrutiny.
Maintain proficiency with the Bank’s AML systems, core banking systems, and transaction processing systems to ensure thorough, efficient, and accurate investigations.
Maintain a working knowledge of banking operations as they relate to BSA/AML/OFAC compliance, including teller functions, new account originations, wire transfers, electronic banking, and letters of credit.
Maintain an advanced working knowledge of money‑laundering red flags and typologies.
Ensure training is current on BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and participate in required internal and external industry training.
Assist BSA management in developing and maintaining standard processes and procedures. Participate on the CBSAT SAR Review Committee.
Perform administrative or liaison functions, including communicating with management or division employees on process improvements, higher‑risk customer behaviors, and potential client disengagement.
Provide support to management and internal auditors during the audit process. Ensure exam requests are handled in a timely, confidential manner.
Collaborate with other BSA operational teams involving CIP, CDD, EDD, and Quality Assurance.
Comply with all company policies, procedures and applicable laws, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Complete assigned online training courses and achieve a passing score by the due date.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About You We are looking for a detail‑oriented and analytical professional with strong investigative skills and a solid understanding of BSA/AML regulations. The candidate should have a passion for compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Education Level
Associate Degree in Business, Intelligence Studies, Accounting, or related field (required).
Additional education or certifications related to AML/OFAC compliance is preferred.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
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