Detection & Investigations Associate

PNC

. Investigate and/or mitigate suspicious bank activity .

Posted 11/3/2026full-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 suspicious bank activity and implementing risk mitigation strategies, with a strong foundation in anti-money laundering policies and fraud detection. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for collaborating with stakeholders and documenting investigations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Anti-Money Laundering KnowledgeFraud Detection and PreventionOperational Risk ManagementDecision MakingCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Investigation DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisRisk Mitigation StrategiesBusiness Process ImprovementFraudulent Activity Investigation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingResearching

Industry Keywords

FraudAMLOrganizational RiskBusiness EthicsSuspicious Activity

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 or illegal activities and recover incurred losses
Identify control gaps and enhancements with potentially significant monetary impact
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 escalation based on standard criteria and/or independent judgment
Complete required investigation documentation
Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation of investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree typically required, or comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
2+ years of relevant professional experience
Knowledge of anti-money laundering/sanctions policies and procedures
Knowledge of fraud detection and prevention
Knowledge of operational risk
Knowledge of business ethics
Business process improvement knowledge
Decision making and critical thinking
Effective communications
Problem solving
Researching
Risk mitigation strategies
Ability to investigate suspicious bank activity and fraudulent/illegal activities
No required certifications or licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must work within the PNC footprint if approved for remote work
PNC will not provide employment visa sponsorship 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
Stock purchase plans
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
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Years-of-service paid time off