AML Sanctions Advisor

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an AML/Sanctions Specialist in the United States to lead program design and execution, oversee risk assessments, and coordinate with legal, risk, and business teams. This role emphasizes data-driven reporting, policy updates, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of industry experience, strong knowledge of AML/Sanctions requirements, and proficiency in Office tools and risk analytics.

Qualifications

• University/college degree typically required or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of industry-relevant experience
• 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, 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

Responsibilities

• 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, escalated 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

Skills

Risk Assessment

Compliance Reporting

Data Analysis

Audit Functions

Fraud Management

Internal Controls

Attention To Detail

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

NFS Wealthscape

Lexis Nexis

World Check

PNC Edge

Job description

• 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, escalated 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

• 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

Core Competencies

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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AML And Sanctions Program Expertise
• Compliance Reporting Knowledge
• Risk Assessment Proficiency
• Regulatory Requirements Understanding
• Data Analysis Skills

Hard Skills

• Risk Assessment
• Compliance Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Audit Functions
• Fraud Management
• Internal Controls
• Attention To Detail
• Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Guidance

Industry Keywords

• Anti-Money Laundering
• Sanctions Policies
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Compliance Policies

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• SharePoint
• NFS Wealthscape
• Lexis Nexis
• World Check
• PNC Edge