Lead Detection & Investigation Analyst – Fraud Detection & Remediation

PNC

Fraud Detection & Investigation Analyst Lead at PNC, a banking company, investigating suspicious activity and customer cases. Mitigating fraud, AML, and operational risk while leading detection work.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $41,250 - $75,625 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Fraud Detection and Prevention, Anti-Money Laundering, and Operational Risk management. Capable of conducting thorough investigations, analyzing data, and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.

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Fraud Detection and PreventionAnti-Money Laundering KnowledgeOperational Risk ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Fraud InvestigationRisk Mitigation StrategiesData AnalysisKYC ProceduresBusiness Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Decision MakingCritical ThinkingResearching Skills

Industry Keywords

FraudRisk ExposureSuspicious ActivityCase RecordsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and investigate customer cases, reports, and work for potential and actual loss
Minimize fraud, Anti-Money Laundering, and organizational risk
Perform early detection of suspicious activity
Control and prevent losses
Lead and/or train detection and investigation staff
Research and analyze bank activities and reports to detect and prevent possible fraudulent and suspicious activities
Recommend disposition and identify gaps and control enhancements
Use defined research procedures to identify and resolve issues
Identify trends and escalate as appropriate
Follow standards and practices to mitigate fraud, Anti-Money Laundering, and other risk exposure and loss
Share best practices among the team and/or service partners
Prepare and maintain documentation of analysis performed
Coordinate with internal or external stakeholders
Perform complex, end-to-end fraud investigations
Create, maintain, and update formal case records
File security incident reports and complaints when required
Apply authentication and KYC procedures
Handle inbound calls involving higher-risk scenarios
Work advanced alert queues when volume allows
Balance phone, alert, and case work independently

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required, with < 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
Bachelor's education listed
Knowledge of Anti-money Laundering/Sanctions Policies and Procedures
Knowledge of Fraud Detection and Prevention
Knowledge of Operational Risk
Analytical thinking and researching skills
Decision making and critical thinking
Business process improvement
Problem solving and risk mitigation strategies
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or 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 and 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