Job Description

The Associate Financial Crimes Specialist supports Second Line of Defense (2LOD) financial crime risk oversight and compliance. Assists with monitoring, documentation reviews, and control activities across BSA/AML, sanctions, and fraud. Works under guidance to build knowledge of regulations, risk, and governance while supporting compliance, monitoring, and reporting to meet regulatory and internal standards.

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

Job Duties:

• Support monitoring of financial crimes processes and controls, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and reporting activities
• Assist with documentation review and data gathering to support compliance and oversight activities
• Perform basic reviews and analysis to identify potential issues, inconsistencies, or control gaps, escalating findings as appropriate
• Support preparation of reports, metrics, and documentation related to financial crimes activities
• Assist with regulatory exam and audit support, including gathering materials and tracking requests
• Maintain awareness of financial crimes regulations and requirements (BSA, AML, OFAC) and support compliance efforts
• Partner with internal teams to support cross-functional projects, process reviews, and compliance initiatives
• Support tracking of issues, findings, and remediation activities, ensuring accurate documentation
• Assist in maintaining policies, procedures, and program documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, data quality, and documentation practices

Essential Skills:

• Required Experience: Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the financial services industry, including experience in BSA or compliance
• Basic understanding of financial crimes regulations and compliance concepts
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn financial crimes frameworks and risk management practices
• Required Education: Bachelors degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)

Location Hillsboro Corporate Office | Hillsboro, OR 97124

Target Compensation in Hillsboro, OR $53,000 to $63,500 annually + annual bonus

Benefits options include

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K matching up to 5% per pay period
• Paid Time Off: You’ll accrue up to 15 vacation days in your first year. In addition, you’ll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

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