Senior AML Sanctions Specialist – AML Data Operations, Analytics

PNC

AML Sanctions Specialist developing and implementing Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Programs at PNC. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and policies.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timePittsburgh • Florida, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PySparkPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops plans and assists in the overall implementation of enterprise wide and business unit Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions Programs to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper business practices
Assists in the execution and oversight of activities to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT ACT and Sanctions Program requirements
Developing ability to constructively challenge conclusions/status quo
Update AML and Sanctions policies and procedures as needed
Ensure that Compliance Manuals, Front Office Manuals, policies and procedures accurately reflect current laws, rules, other regulatory requirements and management intent
Independently challenges analyses, reviews and recommendations
Identify and define the AML and Sanctions objectives for assigned line(s) of business, products/services and applicable regulations
Communicate and socialize those objectives (from a leadership position) to the business
Coordinate AML and Sanctions compliance monitoring and oversee preparation of compliance reports
May serve as a resource regarding AML and Sanctions compliance impact on overall business activities, product development and customer activities
Prepares and edits AML and Sanctions compliance reports and/or customer risk profiles
Identifies issues, recommends corrective action plans and escalates through proper governance channels as needed
Analyzes assessments of AML and Sanctions risk and internal controls
Researches AML and Sanctions regulatory developments
Assists, as appropriate, in updating or implementing new/enhanced processes in order to ensure timely and effective compliance with new AML and Sanctions regulatory requirements
Supports key business initiatives by identifying AML and Sanctions Compliance risks and providing resolutions to manage these risks
Serves as a resource regarding AML and Sanctions compliance impact on such matters on overall business activities, product development and customer activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of analytical experience
Proficient in SQL including regular usage for multi-table querying
Ability to use one or more analytical tools including SAS, Python, PySpark, JupyterHub
Committed to continual learning
Ability to communicate conclusions from complex data topics to a wide range of audiences
Understanding of Payments and BSA/AML compliance functions is preferred
Must have a bachelor degree

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
a 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
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLSASPythonPySparkJupyterHubanalytical experienceAML complianceSanctions complianceBSA complianceregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingconstructive challengecollaborationattention to detailadaptabilitycritical thinkingcommitment to learning