Detection & Investigations Associate

PNC

. Investigate and/or mitigate suspicious bank activity .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $52,500 - $105,200 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 while ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering and fraud prevention regulations. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities are essential for identifying control gaps and enhancing organizational processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Anti-Money Laundering KnowledgeFraud Detection and PreventionOperational Risk ManagementDecision-Making SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Investigation DocumentationRoot-Cause AnalysisRisk-Mitigation StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementSuspicious Activity Identification

Soft Skills

Critical-Thinking SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsResearch Skills

Industry Keywords

Fraud PreventionOrganizational RiskFinancial InstitutionsSection 19 of the FDIASAFE ActFINRA Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate and/or mitigate suspicious bank activity
Control and prevent losses related to fraud, anti-money laundering, and organizational risk
Assist in developing and implementing internal controls based on root-cause analysis
Identify suspicious activity, prevent illegal activities, and support recovery of 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 and determine whether it is reportable or requires escalation
Complete required investigation documentation
Prepare and maintain appropriate records of investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree, typically a bachelor's degree
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
Knowledge of fraud detection and prevention
Knowledge of operational risk
Knowledge of business process improvement
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills
Problem-solving skills
Research skills
Risk-mitigation strategy knowledge
Effective communication skills
Ability to investigate suspicious bank activity and fraudulent or illegal activity
Must reside within one hour of a designated hub in Alabama, Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, or Pennsylvania
Must be able to 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
Must satisfy applicable Section 19 of the FDIA requirements and, for registered roles, SAFE Act and/or FINRA requirements

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
Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Additional benefits based on years of service
Remote work arrangement, subject to approval and eligibility