Detection & Investigation Associate

PNC

. Investigate and/or mitigate suspicious bank activity .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $52,500 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investigating and mitigating suspicious bank activity, with a strong focus on anti-money laundering, fraud detection, and operational risk management. Capable of developing internal controls and effectively communicating with stakeholders to support enterprise risk management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Anti-Money Laundering KnowledgeFraud Detection and PreventionOperational Risk ManagementAnalytical ThinkingEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Investigation DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisRisk MitigationBusiness Process ImprovementDecision Making

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem Resolution

Industry Keywords

FraudAMLOrganizational RiskControl GapsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate and/or mitigate suspicious bank activity
Control and prevent losses related to fraud, AML, and organizational risk
Assist in developing and implementing internal controls based on root cause
Identify control gaps and enhancements, including those with significant monetary impact
Work independently with internal and external stakeholders, including authorities, agencies, and financial institutions
Investigate identified activity and determine whether it is reportable or requires escalation
Complete required investigation documentation
Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation of investigations
Support customer-focused business decisions and enterprise risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree typically required
2+ years of relevant professional experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered
Bachelor's degree listed under Education
Knowledge of anti-money laundering and sanctions policies and procedures
Knowledge of fraud detection and prevention
Knowledge of operational risk and business process improvement
Analytical thinking, decision making, researching, problem resolution, and risk mitigation skills
Effective communication and critical thinking skills
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must reside within one hour of a designated hub in Alabama, Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, or Pennsylvania
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position

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
Robust 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