Senior Counsel Anti Money Laundering and Sanctions

PNC BankPhiladelphia, DC
Onsite

About The Position

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 Senior Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Washington, DC., Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA. The primary responsibilities include: providing guidance to the compliance program on U.S. and international sanctions and trade controls, supporting policy development, reviewing and documenting transactions and lending facilities, negotiating deal provisions relating to AML/Sanctions/Financial Crimes/Export Controls, advising on client diligence, responding to regulatory inquiries and exams, and addressing sanctions and other trade-related issues arising in business activities. 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. Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management. Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management. Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel. Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance. Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry. 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.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
  • Active State License
  • Knowledge 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
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Legal Compliance
  • Legal Consulting
  • Legal Practices
  • Legal Risk
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Assessments
  • Business Ethics
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communications
  • Establishing and Trust
  • External Resource Management
  • Influencing Through Expertise
  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal Function
  • Negotiating
  • Problem Solving

Responsibilities

  • Providing guidance to the compliance program on U.S. and international sanctions and trade controls
  • Supporting policy development
  • Reviewing and documenting transactions and lending facilities
  • Negotiating deal provisions relating to AML/Sanctions/Financial Crimes/Export Controls
  • Advising on client diligence
  • Responding to regulatory inquiries and exams
  • Addressing sanctions and other trade-related issues arising in business activities
  • Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management
  • Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management
  • Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel
  • Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance
  • Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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; and years of service
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