Detection & Investigations Associate

PNC

. Investigate and/or mitigate suspicious bank activity .

Posted 11/2/2026full-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 internal controls to mitigate fraud and operational risk. Proficient in anti-money laundering policies and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fraud Detection And PreventionAnti-Money Laundering KnowledgeOperational Risk ManagementDecision-Making SkillsCritical-Thinking Skills

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisLoss RecoveryInvestigation DocumentationBusiness Process ImprovementSuspicious Activity Identification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsResearching Skills

Industry Keywords

FraudAMLOrganizational RiskFinancial InstitutionsStakeholder 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 analysis
Identify suspicious activity and prevent illegal activities
Recover incurred losses, which may be significant
Identify gaps and control enhancements with potentially large monetary impact
Work independently with internal and external stakeholders, including authorities, agencies, and financial institutions
Investigate identified activity
Determine whether activity is reportable or requires additional escalation
Complete and maintain required investigation documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree typically required, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience
Bachelor's degree listed under Education
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
Knowledge of fraud detection and prevention
Knowledge of operational risk and business process improvement
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills
Problem-solving and researching skills
Effective communication skills
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must work from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace 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 plan
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, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Additional time off based on years of service