AML & Sanctions Program Specialist

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

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.