Audit Lead Senior
Yesterday• Pittsburgh, PA
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.
The Payments Audit Lead is a senior role responsible for developing, executing, and continuously enhancing an enterprise-wide internal audit strategy that is comprised of the end-to-end payments ecosystem. This position will collaborate with audit leaders, business executives, and risk partners to ensure comprehensive and robust coverage across all end-to-end risk domains that's aligned with regulatory expectations, and is responsive to emerging industry trends.
Strategy Development & Leadership
Develop and maintain a holistic, horizontal payments audit strategy that covers all payments ME,
Subject Matter Expertise
Act as the bank's payments subject-matter expert within Internal Audit.
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
- Oversees the execution of complex components of the audit plan in alignment with audit standards to ensure consistency in documentation and communication of conclusions and recommendations to audit management and stakeholders, inclusive of cross functional/risk domain assessments; advises on strategic priorities and complex audits, including those with potential regulatory impact, audits where a heightened level of risk is assumed, and/or audits that require a heightened level of expertise.
- Finalizes annual and dynamic audit planning and risk assessments at the macro level (audit plan/audit universe); detail reviews audit scope, objectives, and work plans at the micro level (audit engagement); makes recommendations regarding the deployment of team resources.
- Specializes in internal and external audit and industry trends to assure audit processes and audit plan remain effective; contributes new ideas and methods to solve problems and drive change, with a focus on broad/big picture POV; advises on best practices and challenges audit practices accordingly.
- Consults with a collaborative mindset and behavior that aligns parties in a collective direction that enables the accomplishment of a shared goal; develops and maintains productive client and team relationships; advises on internal audit department procedures and practices, inclusive of dynamic audit principles to organize around the delivery of a project; manages effective and timely delivery of the organization's mission and service.
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and continuous improvement/learning by seeking feedback, embracing change, and showing persistence in acquiring knowledge and skills.
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- 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.
Competencies
Business Data Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Coaching Others, Consulting, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Establishing and Maintaining Trust, Industry Knowledge, Influencing Through Expertise, Innovation, Leadership, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Risk Management
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. 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)
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; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
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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Client-provided location(s): Pittsburgh, PA
Job ID: PNC-R211007
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-31T18:41:10
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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