AML Sanctions Advisor

PNC

AML Sanctions Advisor guiding PNC’s bank and wealth-management compliance programs. Reviewing risks, advising business leaders, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeHouston • Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,000 - $202,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions Program requirements, with a strong focus on compliance reporting, risk assessments, and regulatory adherence. Proficient in analyzing data, preparing documentation, and coordinating with various business units to ensure effective risk management and compliance.

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AML And Sanctions Program ExpertiseCompliance Reporting KnowledgeRisk Assessment ProficiencyRegulatory Requirements UnderstandingData Analysis Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentCompliance ReportingData AnalysisAudit FunctionsFraud ManagementInternal ControlsAttention To DetailProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationGuidance

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWordOutlookPowerPointSharePointNFS WealthscapeLexis NexisWorld CheckPNC Edge

Industry Keywords

Anti-Money LaunderingSanctions PoliciesRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementCompliance Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct due diligence reviews for high-risk accounts
Prepare and document risk assessments
Perform product reviews and related analyses
Coordinate reporting metrics and track key performance data
Create and update desktop procedures and process documentation
Review daily alerts and escalated case review items
Analyze data and document decisions
Coordinate with and provide guidance to business partners
Review and resolve escalated items
Support audits
Prepare, maintain, and update annual training materials
Manage reports and disposition items requiring enhanced reviews
Advise on AML and Sanctions Program requirements and implications across the enterprise and business units
Provide AML and Sanctions advice and critical challenge to senior staff, lines of business, and operational execution areas
Update Compliance policies, procedures, and manuals to reflect current laws, rules, regulatory requirements, and management intent
Coordinate regulatory examinations and inquiries, including interviews and information requests
Define and communicate AML and Sanctions program objectives for assigned businesses, products, services, and operational areas
Serve as an AML and Sanctions subject matter specialist for program design and execution
Lead or coordinate AML and Sanctions Program monitoring reviews
Review compliance reports and customer risk profiles, identify issues, escalate through governance channels, and recommend corrective action plans
Analyze regulatory developments and advise business management on proposed rule changes
Support new or enhanced processes for compliance with regulatory requirements
Identify AML and Sanctions risks for key business initiatives and provide risk-management resolutions
Advise on and participate in AML and Sanctions training programs
Collaborate with business, legal, audit, and other risk disciplines

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required, or a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
5+ years of industry-relevant experience
Appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role
Knowledge of compliance reporting, customer risk, regulatory requirements, risk assessments, and risk control
Accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge of anti-money laundering and sanctions policies and procedures
Knowledge of audit and compliance functions, auditing, fraud management, and internal controls
Problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, CoPilot, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Experience or knowledge of NFS Wealthscape, Lexis Nexis, World Check, and PNC Edge
No required certifications or licenses
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, 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
Incentive eligible based upon company, business and/or individual performance