BSA/AML Compliance Specialist II

Peoples Bank; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Bank is seeking a BSA Specialist II to support its Bank Secrecy Act program. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, suspicious activity investigations, and reporting, with emphasis on maintaining independence, confidentiality, and due diligence across front-line and back-office staff.

The successful candidate will monitor risk, manage case data, and assist with training and policy updates in a fast-paced banking environment. Bachelor’s degree and AML experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience.
• Two to three years of BSA compliance experience preferred.
• Two to three years experience with BSA case management and/or database systems preferred.
• Two to three years investigative and analytical experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work under high stress and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the BSA Officer with the Bank's Bank Secrecy Act program and related reporting.
• Conduct OFAC and 314(a) verifications.
• Monitor higher risk customers and generate BSA compliance reports.
• Maintain BSA software and respond to reports and alerts.
• Investigate suspicious activity and write SAR narratives as applicable.
• Attend regulatory training and stay current on AML issues.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BSA software

Job description

Peoples Bank is seeking a BSA Specialist II to support its Bank Secrecy Act program. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, suspicious activity investigations, and reporting, with emphasis on maintaining independence, confidentiality, and due diligence across front-line and back-office staff.

The successful candidate will monitor risk, manage case data, and assist with training and policy updates in a fast-paced banking environment. Bachelor’s degree and AML experience are required.