AML Sanctions Advisor

PNC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking an AML Sanctions Advisor within its Independent Risk Management organization for the Wealth Management Broker/Dealer unit, based in one of our main offices. The role emphasizes enterprise compliance, risk management, and collaboration across lines of business.

You will conduct due diligence, document risk assessments, review alerts, support audits, and help maintain training materials. Strong communication with partners and leadership is essential to ensure timely, compliant

Qualifications

• Experience with AML and sanctions programs in financial services.
• Ability to document risk assessments and maintain procedures.
• Strong cross-functional communication with business partners and audits.

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 case items escalated for review.
• Analyze data and document decisions.
• Coordinate 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.

Skills

AML knowledge

Risk assessment

Due diligence

Regulatory awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

NFS Wealthscape

Lexis Nexis

World Check

PNC Edge

Job description

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As an AML Sanctions Advisor within PNC's Independent Risk Management organization supporting PNC Wealth Management Broker/Dealer, you will be based in one of our main offices throughout the PNC footprint.

Additional locations within the PNC Footprint may be considered.

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 case review items escalated items for review
• Analyze data and document decisions
• Coordinate 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

Systems & Tools:

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

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

In an individual contributor role and advisor on AML and Sanctions Program subject matter specialties, communicates effective enterprise wide and business unit compliance program requirements and implications to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT ACT and Sanctions Program. Activities aim to prevent or identify illegal, unethical, or improper business practices. Provides AML and Sanctions advice and critical challenge to senior staff, lines of business and operational execution areas. Demonstrates ability to constructively challenge conclusions/status quo and credibly influences customers. Updates Compliance policies and procedures as needed. Ensures that Compliance Manuals, Front Office Manuals, policies and procedures accurately reflect current laws, rules, other regulatory requirements and management intent. Coordinates regulatory examinations and inquiries, including the coordination of interviews and information requests from regulatory agencies. Independently challenges analyses, reviews and recommendations. Identifies and helps to define the enterprise wide AML and Sanctions program objectives for assigned line(s) of business, products/services and operational execution areas that may execute program components to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT ACT and Sanctions Program. Serves as an AML and Sanctions subject matter specialist regarding impact on Program design and execution. Communicate and socialize those objectives (from a leadership position) to the business or operational execution points. May lead or coordinate AML and Sanctions Program monitoring reviews. Reviews AML and Sanctions compliance reports and related customer risk profiles. Identifies issues, escalates through proper governance channels as needed, and recommends corrective action plans. Reviews and analyzes assessments of AML and Sanctions risk and internal controls, as appropriate. Analyzes regulatory developments, advises business management of proposed rule changes and provide recommendations. Assists, as appropriate, in updating or implementing new/enhanced processes in order to ensure timely and effective compliance with new regulatory requirements. Support key business initiatives by identifying AML and Sanctions risks and providing resolutions to manage these risks. Provides advice and may participate as a subject matter specialists in developing and/or conducting AML and Sanctions training programs for specific employees. Serves as an AML and Sanctions Program subject matter resource regarding compliance impact on overall business activities, product development and customer activities. Works cooperatively with the business, legal partners, audit and other risk disciplines across the organization.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associ