Umpqua Bank is headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 5,000+ employees and offers banking services to customers throughout the nation. It’s an especially exciting time to join our team as, following the recent merger with Columbia Bank, we have grown to become a leading western-based regional bank with more than $50B in assets under management and an unwavering commitment to our associates, our customers, and our communities.    

We create a great place to work by offering a special brand of relationship banking and by providing a culture where associates thrive. Associates who embody our core values fit in well here and we are eager to meet candidates who demonstrate behaviors that align with Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships.

About the Role:

The AML Operations Analyst role is to support the operational aspects of the Bank's AML, BSA and sanctions compliance program, managed by the Financial Investigations Department (FID).  They are expected to meet the identified operational needs of the program, including performing various operational tasks, government reporting, sanctions screening and continuous support of Anti-Money Laundering Investigations (AMLI) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) teams within FID.

• Assist with gathering, processing, and coordinating the Bank’s BSA, AML, and OFAC data to help ensure compliance with the BSA
• Assist with compliance exams by gathering files, records, and other pertinent information for review by compliance examiners
• Assist other Financial Investigations Department (FID) employees in tasks necessary to perform the overall management of the program
• Organize, analyze, and present data related to the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the rules of OFAC, including CTR processing
• Monitor email and extract data for compliance with the BSA, USA Patriot Act and the rules of OFAC
• Develop a basic knowledge of bank laws and regulations
• Assist in the implementation of new regulations or changes to existing regulations
• Assist in the development and implementation of new banking products and/or services affected by regulations
• Maintain detailed documentation of all processes used to satisfy above activities
• Gather, evaluate, and present data to assist in coordinating and conducting staff, management, committee meetings, and presentations to ensure an understanding of compliance policies and procedures
• Assist the AML Operations Manager in conducting training for branch/lending operations, support units, and management staff.
• 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.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Umpqua 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.

About You:

• H.S. Diploma/GED. Required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, business management, criminal justice, accounting, or related field. Preferred
• Less than 2 years of previous banking experience. Required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to analyze and report relevant data
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to accomplish work assignments under minimal supervision and sometimes tight deadlines
• Ability to follow all Bank policies, procedures, and compliance regulations
• Ability to complete all required annual or job-specific training
• Ability to take personal initiative and be a positive example for others to emulate.

Workstyle: Fully onsite.

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $53,000.00-$80,000.00 and 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.

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:

Umpqua 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: [email protected].

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.