Senior AML Sanctions Analyst

PNC

. Review domestic and international wire transactions for potential sanctions concerns involving individuals, entities, countries, vessels, and other sanctioned parties .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $41,250 - $75,625 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and investigative skills to review and analyze wire transactions for sanctions compliance, while effectively managing a high-volume processing environment. Proficient in documenting findings and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

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Sanctions Screening AnalysisAML ComplianceRegulatory DocumentationQueue-Based Workflow ManagementMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsInvestigative SkillsTransaction ComparisonDue DiligenceRisk AnalysisCompliance MonitoringProcess ImprovementSanctions List ComparisonRegulatory ResearchQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Compliance-Related SystemsMicrosoft Office Applications

Industry Keywords

Bank Secrecy ActUSA PATRIOT ActSanctions ProgramFinancial Crime RisksCompliance Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review domestic and international wire transactions for potential sanctions concerns involving individuals, entities, countries, vessels, and other sanctioned parties
Analyze sanctions-screening alerts to determine true sanctions concerns or false positives
Perform detailed list-comparison analysis against applicable sanctions lists
Conduct due diligence and research using available tools, systems, and external resources
Document investigative findings, rationale, and decisions according to regulatory and internal requirements
Manage queue-based workflow on a first-in, first-out basis while meeting service-level agreements
Process multiple alerts and transactions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
Escalate complex or high-risk sanctions concerns to senior leadership or compliance partners
Collaborate with business partners, operations teams, and compliance stakeholders
Monitor sanctions regulations, industry trends, and emerging financial crime risks
Support audit, regulatory examination, and quality-assurance requests
Contribute to process-improvement initiatives
Assist with implementation and oversight of enterprise-wide and business-unit AML and Sanctions Programs
Support compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and Sanctions Program requirements
Update AML and Sanctions policies, procedures, and manuals
Identify AML and Sanctions objectives and communicate them to the business
Coordinate compliance monitoring and support preparation of compliance reports
Collect information for AML and Sanctions compliance reports and customer risk profiles
Identify issues, recommend corrective action plans, and escalate through governance channels
Analyze AML and Sanctions risks and internal controls
Research regulatory developments and anticipate required changes to controls and policies
Identify compliance risks for key business initiatives and provide risk-management resolutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in a high-volume, queue-based processing environment
Strong analytical and investigative skills
Ability to compare transaction details against sanctions screening results
Ability to distinguish true matches from false positives through research and due diligence
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and compliance-related systems
Experience reviewing payment transactions for compliance or risk concerns is a plus
University/college degree typically required, with less than 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must not require employment visa sponsorship; PNC will not 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 and years of service
Remote work may be available in select geographic locations, subject to approval
Quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace for approved remote work