Senior AML Sanctions Analyst

PNC

Senior AML sanctions analyst reviewing wire transactions and sanctions alerts for PNC, a banking and financial services company. Investigating risks, documenting decisions, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timePittsburgh • Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $41,250 - $75,625 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and investigative skills in reviewing domestic and international wire transactions for sanctions compliance. Proficient in managing queue-based workflows while ensuring accuracy and supporting AML and Sanctions Program implementation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sanctions Screening AnalysisAML Compliance MonitoringInvestigative Research SkillsQueue-Based Processing ExperienceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sanctions AnalysisDue DiligenceList Comparison AnalysisTransaction ReviewRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Compliance-Related SystemsMicrosoft Office Applications

Industry Keywords

AMLSanctionsFinancial Crime RisksRegulatory ComplianceQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review domestic and international wire transactions for potential sanctions concerns
Analyze sanctions screening alerts and determine true matches versus false positives
Perform detailed list comparison analysis against applicable sanctions lists
Conduct due diligence and research to support alert disposition decisions
Document investigative findings, rationale, and decisions
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
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 AML and Sanctions Program implementation, execution, and oversight
Update AML and Sanctions policies, procedures, and compliance manuals
Identify AML and Sanctions objectives, coordinate compliance monitoring, and support compliance reports
Collect information for 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 support changes to controls and policies
Identify compliance risks for 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 wire transfers and other payment transactions for compliance or risk concerns is a plus
University/college degree typically required, or comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
No required certifications or licenses
Must not require employment visa sponsorship; PNC will not 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 and years of service