Job ProfilePosition OverviewAt 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 Risk & Control Specialist Senior within PNC's Enterprise Credit Portfolio Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA / Houston, TX / Dallas, TX / Raleigh, NC / Birmingham, AL / Cleveland, OH / Chicago, IL / Charlotte, NC / New York City.
Role Scope Objective: The CPM Project Manager SME provides project management governance and execution discipline for significant Credit Portfolio Management work sets. The role partners with project sponsors, business owners, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure projects are clearly defined, properly structured, actively managed, and successfully delivered.
This individual will challenge progress, coordinate activities, and help drive deliverables where additional support is needed. The role is primarily accountable for ensuring projects have clear objectives, accountable owners, target completion dates, actionable project plans, defined deliverables, measurable success criteria, and appropriate governance and escalation routines. The main goal is to drive consensus and solve problems preventing projects from being delivered.
Role Purpose: Serve as CPM's central project management resource by translating objectives and commitments into executable plans. Increase transparency, accountability, and delivery discipline through clear ownership, defined milestones, measurable outcomes, and timely escalation.
Operating Expectations: Operate as a hands-on project manager, coordination owner, and escalation point for assigned CPM initiatives. The individual is expected to establish sufficient understanding of each project's objectives, scope, stakeholders, deliverables, dependencies, and underlying work to provide meaningful challenge and execution support rather than relying solely on high-level status updates.
The role should maintain disciplined project routines while applying practical judgment based on the size, complexity, risk, and business importance of each initiative. Project management requirements should provide sufficient structure and transparency without creating unnecessary administrative burden.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Project Planning and Governance
* Project Execution and Reporting
* Delivery
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- Partners within risk management to plan and execute the risk management program and corresponding communication strategies. Engages the lines of business to review and challenge compliance with programs.
- Assists in the coordination and implementation of the risk management program to meet regulatory expectations.
- Under supervision, executes the risk management program within and across the lines of business. May participate in the consultation to execute the program components.
- Develops risk expertise while working with the businesses and other risk partners (e.g., Compliance, Technology Risk, etc.) to proactively identify risk exposures across PNC.
- Participates in challenging business self assessment results (including new initiatives, business as usual activities, and risk management program) and reviews applicable independent analyses.
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.
QualificationsSuccessful 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 SkillsCompliance Reporting, Customer Risk, Decision Making, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Assessments, Risk Control, Strategic Objectives
CompetenciesDecision Making and Critical Thinking, Fraud Management, Internal Controls, Operational Risk, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Management
Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
EducationBachelors
CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)
LicensesNo Required License(s)
Language AssessmentsNo Required or Preferred Language Assessments
Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00
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.
Application WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 10/15/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
BenefitsPNC 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 StatementIf 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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