AML Compliance Specialist 1 - Pittsburgh, PA

Position Title: AML Compliance Specialist 1

Business Unit: Compliance

Reports to: Varies Based on Assignment

Position Overview:

The AML Compliance Specialist is a mid-level professional role responsible for establishing internal procedures to prevent money laundering and assisting in all matters concerning financial crimes in coordination with the broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) department.  The overall objective is to utilize established disciplinary knowledge to evaluate risk exposure and formulate strategic recommendations on policies, procedures, and practices.  

Primary Responsibilities:

Complete risk assessments that evaluate the AML and sanctions risk factors and the effectiveness of controls designed to manage those risks.

Utilize knowledge of regulatory compliance, analytical reasoning, project management skills, and the financial services industry, to implement and administer compliance processes. 

Use interpersonal skills as part of a cross-functional team whereby you interact with specific lines of business and management to understand current and prospective practices, consider the impact of new or impending regulatory standards and recommend control enhancements as necessary.

Serve as a line of business contact and provide regulatory compliance advice for products, services, and customers.

Evaluate and respond to escalated matters, further escalate as required, and advise senior management on next steps as needed.

Develop policies, procedures, and training material that support AML risk management.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation’s risk management program.

F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines.  Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

BA or BS

Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

3

Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Excellent project management skills   

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal   

Excellent customer service skills   

Ability to use general office equipment   

Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software   

MS Word - Basic Level   

MS Excel - Intermediate Level   

MS PowerPoint - Basic Level   

Experience in a job related position. 

Background in banking, business or criminology preferred.

Licensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

N/A    

Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work:

N/A  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

It is the policy of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) and its affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law. It is also the policy of FNB and its affiliates to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.