AML Sanctions Advisor

PNC Financial Services Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group is seeking an AML Sanctions Advisor within Independent Risk Management for Wealth Management Broker/Dealer. The role supports enterprise AML and Sanctions programs, reviews risk profiles, and collaborates with business units to implement compliant processes.

Ideal candidates have a 5+ year track record in AML/Sanctions and strong proficiency with tools like LexisNexis and World-Check. This is an in-office role with potential locations across the PNC footprint.

Qualifications

• Requires a university/college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• No required certifications/licensures noted.
• Base salary range is listed: $91,000.00 - $202,800.00; incentive eligible.

Responsibilities

• In an individual contributor role, communicates enterprise-wide compliance requirements for AML and Sanctions.
• Updates policies and procedures to reflect current laws and regulatory requirements.
• Defines enterprise AML and Sanctions program objectives for assigned lines of business.
• Reviews compliance reports and risk assessments, escalates issues as needed.
• Provides AML training and subject matter expertise to business units and partners.

Skills

Compliance Reporting

Customer Risk

Decision Making

Regulatory Requirements

Risk Assessments

Risk Control

Strategic Objectives

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 a(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].

Job Profile

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.

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 associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Compliance Reporting, Customer Risk, Decision Making, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Assessments, Risk Control, Strategic Objectives

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Anti-money Laundering/Sanctions Policies and Procedures, Audit And Compliance Function, Auditing, Fraud Management, Internal Controls, Problem Solving

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $91,000.00 - $202,800.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include:

• 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

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility:

• 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
• years of service

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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