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 fraud detection, anti-money laundering, and operational risk management. Capable of developing internal controls and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to enhance organizational security.

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Fraud Detection And PreventionAnti-Money Laundering KnowledgeOperational Risk KnowledgeDecision MakingEffective Communications

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Hard Skills

Fraud DetectionRisk Mitigation StrategiesRoot Cause AnalysisDocumentation PreparationBusiness Process ImprovementAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingResearchingInformation CaptureStandard Operating Procedures

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationsCritical ThinkingCustomer SolutionsProblem Resolution

Industry Keywords

FraudAMLBusiness EthicsOperational RisksSuspicious ActivityControl EnhancementsEnterprise Risk ManagementStakeholder CollaborationFinancial InstitutionsRegulatory Compliance

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 analysis
Identify suspicious activity and prevent illegal activities
Recover incurred losses
Identify control gaps and recommend control enhancements
Work independently with internal and external stakeholders, including local, state, and federal authorities, agencies, and other financial institutions
Investigate identified activity
Determine whether activity is reportable or requires additional escalation
Complete required documentation
Prepare and maintain appropriate investigation documentation
Support customer-focused decision making and enterprise risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree typically required
Bachelor's degree listed under Education
2+ years of relevant professional experience
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree
Knowledge of anti-money laundering and sanctions policies and procedures
Business ethics knowledge
Business process improvement knowledge
Decision making and critical thinking
Effective communications
Fraud detection and prevention knowledge
Information capture
Operational risk knowledge
Problem solving
Standard operating procedures
Analytical thinking
Customer solutions
Decision making
Operational risks
Problem resolution
Researching
Risk mitigation strategies
Must reside within one hour of a designated hub in Pennsylvania, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado, or Texas
Must work from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace if approved for remote work
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 reimbursement
Surrogacy reimbursement
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
Additional vacation days based on years of service
Remote work arrangement, subject to approval and eligibility