Senior AML Sanctions Analyst

PNC

Senior AML sanctions analyst reviewing wire transactions and screening alerts for PNC Bank. Investigating sanctions risks, documenting decisions, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeFlorida, 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 and analyzing wire transactions for sanctions compliance. Proficient in managing high-volume workflows while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and improving compliance processes.

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Sanctions Screening AnalysisDue Diligence ResearchQueue-Based ProcessingRegulatory Compliance MonitoringMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Wire Transaction ReviewList Comparison AnalysisAlert Disposition Decision MakingRisk Mitigation InitiativesSanctions Policy Update

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationExcellent Organizational SkillsAbility to Prioritize Tasks

Tools & Technologies

Compliance-Related Systems

Industry Keywords

AML ComplianceSanctions RegulationsFinancial Crime RisksQuality AssuranceRegulatory Examinations

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 list comparison analysis against applicable sanctions lists
Conduct due diligence and research to support alert disposition decisions
Document investigative findings, rationale, and decisions
Manage FIFO queue-based workflows while meeting service-level agreements
Process multiple alerts and transactions simultaneously
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 audits, regulatory examinations, and quality assurance requests
Contribute to process improvement and risk mitigation initiatives
Assist with AML and Sanctions Program implementation, oversight, compliance monitoring, and reporting
Update AML and Sanctions policies, procedures, and manuals
Identify AML and Sanctions objectives, risks, control issues, and corrective actions
Research regulatory developments and recommend changes to controls and policies
Support business initiatives by identifying and resolving AML and Sanctions compliance risks

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
No employment visa sponsorship or 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
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
Remote work may be available in select geographic locations, subject to approval
Potential home-based work from a quiet, secure, and confidential workspace