Build Your Future Here:Thinking of changing jobs or starting your career at a growing company? Well you are in the right place. Join us on our journey to being the Best Community Bank in America. Our motto is and by joining Peoples Bank, we will work together to help you achieve your career goals, just like we help thousands of clients reach their financial goals.Peoples Bank is one of the largest 200 banks in the United States with 132 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. Peoples Bank prides itself as a community bank and dedicates its resources to improving our communities. The Peoples Bank Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023 and is proud to share over $7 million has been donated to local organizations since its inception.Some of Peoples Bank recent nationwide accolades:American Banker Best Banks to Work For in 2021 and 2022Top Workplaces USA national award in 2022 and 2023Newsweek's America's Best Banks 2023At Peoples Bank, we know that there is more to life than work. But we also understand that the quality of the work environment and employee benefits can greatly impact an associate's life. That's why we seek to create a great benefits package for our associates including: 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, employee stock purchase plan, various education assistance programs, paid vacation and holidays, and much more. For full details of our benefits offerings, please visit: peoplesbancorp.com/about-us/find-a-career/Job PurposeThis position is responsible for understanding all basic aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act, sanctions laws and regulations, including but not limited to the USA PATRIOT Act. The right candidate will have basic knowledge of all applicable government regulations, including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering regulations, as well as OFAC regulations, the USA PATRIOT Act and knowledge of the FFIEC BSA/AML Exam Manual. They must stay abreast of and be knowledgeable of all BSA/AML policies, procedures and regulations.The primary focus of the BSA Specialist I is to provide support to the BSA staff, including the BSA Officer, with maintaining the Bank's BSA/AML compliance program and to assist in meeting and maintaining all BSA/AML compliance requirements.Job DutiesThe position of the BSA Specialist I is responsible for assisting senior BSA staff with the Bank's Bank Secrecy Act program. This will include but not limited to:Ensure the required recordkeeping, processing and reporting of Currency Transaction Reports;Assist with monitoring customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence;Assist with maintaining the BSA software and responding to the software reports and alerts;Identify suspicious activity detected in BSA/AML software reports, alerts and/or reports received from staff members;Attend applicable regulatory training, seminars, and/or conferences and read periodicals to maintain a current, thorough understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices, criminal activities and developing trends;Will be responsible for completing special projects as assigned by manager.Education, Experience and Job SkillsAssociate's degree required or comparable work experience.One to two years of BSA compliance experience preferred.One to two years of experience with BSA case management and/or database systems (maintaining and researching information) preferred.One to two years investigative and analytical experience preferred.Must have excellent analytical, investigative and problem solving skills.Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent judgmental, prioritization and planning skills and capable of working within multiple deadlines.