AML Detection & Investigation Lead

PNC

. Conduct quality analysis of complex investigations performed by senior-level staff .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $63,750 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in BSA/AML compliance, financial crimes investigation, and quality management, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and operational risk analysis. Capable of coaching and mentoring staff while driving continuous improvement in investigation processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BSA/AML ComplianceFinancial Crimes InvestigationRisk MitigationQuality ManagementAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Suspicious Activity ReportingEnhanced Due Diligence ReviewOFAC/Sanctions ScreeningFraud DetectionBusiness Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Decision MakingProblem SolvingCoachingMentoring

Industry Keywords

Anti-Money LaunderingRegulatory EnvironmentQuality Control ProtocolsRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct quality analysis of complex investigations performed by senior-level staff
Identify systemic issues, drive corrections, and implement solutions
Review highly complex and/or high-impact investigations to ensure appropriate and documented decision-making
Ensure investigation narratives are complete, accurate, and compliant with external guidance and internal policies and procedures
Apply subject matter and industry knowledge to vet case decisions and resolve discrepancies
Ensure appropriate investigation materials and documentation are retained
Maintain strong quality control protocols
Work with staff to develop and improve incoming quality
Coach and mentor analysts/investigators on typologies and emerging threats
Identify and analyze complex risk mitigation and protection factors
Anticipate potential consequences and recommend appropriate controls
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions
Elevate high-profile or high-risk cases to management
Drive continuous improvement projects
Manage customer-focused and enterprise risk management responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seasoned BSA/AML professional
Extensive experience in financial crimes, including suspicious activity reporting, high risk customer/enhanced due diligence review, and/or OFAC/sanctions screening and compliance
Experience with BSA/AML/OFAC quality processes welcome
Knowledge of anti-money laundering/sanctions policies and procedures
Knowledge of fraud detection and prevention
Knowledge of regulatory environment in financial services
Business process improvement and quality management knowledge
Strong analytical thinking, decision making, problem solving, researching, risk mitigation, and operational risk skills
University/college degree typically required for this level, with 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must work from an approved eligible location: Pennsylvania, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado, Washington D.C., Illinois, or Texas
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Additional vacation days based on years of service