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At Bank of the West, our people are having a positive impact on the world. We’re investing where we feel we can make the most impact, like advancing diversity and women entrepreneurship programs, financing for more small businesses, and promoting programs for sustainable energy. From our locations across the U.S., Bank of the West is taking action to help protect the planet, improve people’s lives, and strengthen communities. We are part of BNP Paribas, a global leader supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yes, we’re a bank, but as the bank for a changing world, we are continually seeking to improve the ways we help our customers, while contributing to more sustainable and equitable growth.

“To protect the health and safety of our employees and customers, Bank of the West requires all U.S. employees to provide proof of their vaccination status. Employees who are not fully vaccinated must undergo regular testing beginning May, 2022.”

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing moderately complex investigations related to potential losses and/or suspected criminal activity. Documents compliance with regulatory guidelines. Liaising with law enforcement and other FI's for investigations and the recovery of losses to the Bank. Conduct annual physical security inspections.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts interviews with employees, customers, non-customers, and all related witnesses to determine facts and obtain statements regarding internal and external fraudulent activity.
• Conducts branch and back office inspections in compliance with regulatory requirements and to identify potential security issues.
• Resolves escalated issues and problems for internal and external customers, and works with law enforcement for requests of information on potential fraud situations.
• Provides problem resolution support to branch and back office personnel to resolve issues and answers questions.
• Prepares and thoroughly documents factual and impartial findings in a timely and professional manner utilizing rules of judicial evidence and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Provides routine reports on investigations due to scrutiny from law enforcement, prosecutors, regulators, state and local social services, and executive management of the Bank.
• May respond to and evaluate specific threats, robberies other critical incidents.

Other Job Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Requires 5 years minimum prior relevant experience.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Skills

• Analytical and research skills
• Ability to work independently
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to create and present applicable training for branch staff.

Working Location Statement

This position has the option to work in one of our key hubs (San Ramon, CA, Tempe, AZ, Omaha, NE) or to work remotely as long as it is in within our 27 state working footprint which includes AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY, NY.

Annual Hiring Range:

$61k-77K

The base salary compensation offer to candidate may vary based on candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Benefits: Visit https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/careers/benefits.html for benefits information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Bank of the West is an Equal Opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Bank of the West is also an Affirmative Action employer - Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.

Bank of the West will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance subject to the requirements of all state and federal laws and regulations.

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