LOB Risk Specialist - SOX & Internal Controls

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.

As a LOB Risk Specialist - SOX & Internal Controls within PNC's Finance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

As a member of the Finance Governance & Oversight Team, you will be part of the Corporate Controller’s Office within PNC’s Finance organization. This role unites 1st Line of Defense and/or 2nd Line of Defense risk mitigation with financial and regulatory reporting to ensure execution in a complete, accurate, and timely manner. While in this role it is important that the individual possesses strong risk management and communication skills to be able to challenge the effectiveness of processes and control frameworks over the critical financial and regulatory reporting areas. The role will offer a mix of project work, support monthly & quarterly risk processes and reporting, and address special requests put forth by business partners and executive leadership across the bank as well as from external parties such as auditors and regulators.

Role Description:

• Oversee compliance within specified Line of Business (LOB) and/or Shared Services function
• Understand FGO Frameworks (e.g., SOX, Basel, Liquidity, Regulatory Reporting) and the associated methodologies
• Serve as the primary LOB contact to support and advise management in their effort to manage risk and controls effectively as they relate to FGO in-scope programs by understanding their LOB and bringing in FGO Reporting Risk subject matter expertise and process excellence
• Perform 2LOD review, challenge, and governance (ex: control framework challenge, administering certifications) functions for FGO supported control framework. This includes FGO Team consultation as needed for risks, issues, controls, certifications, and testing. Ensure that 2LOD tasks/responsibilities are executed in a well-documented and auditable manner.
• Effectively communicate identified issues in a timely manner to management and appropriate governing Committees where applicable. Ensure identified issues are being appropriately tracked/reported within eGRC Archer (enterprise system of record for issues) and addressed by Management with an effective and timely remediation plan.
• Foster collaboration and coordination, including open & clear communication across the FGO team and with business partners
• Be proactive, accountable, and dynamic in reacting to and managing through inevitable changes and challenges that are encountered which impact the FGO control environment.
• Support broader Control and Finance initiatives where appropriatePNC 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

• Assists in the execution of the Line of Business Risk Management program, identifying opportunities for enhancement where applicable. Under supervision, enables line of business adherence with risk programs.
• Assists in the design and development of the risk management program to meet business and regulatory expectations.
• Executes the risk management program within or across the lines of business (e.g. - business self-assessment and quality reviews). Participates in the consultation to execute the program components.
• Works to develop risk expertise while working with the businesses and other risk partners (e.g., Compliance, Credit, Legal, Audit).
• Participates in risk initiatives, business as usual activities, ad hoc requests, and identifies risk exposures.

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.

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.

Preferred Skills

Change Management, Conflict Management, Crisis Management, Emerging Risks, Influencing Change, Operations Management, Risk Management Programs, Strategic Planning

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Collaborating, Data Gathering and Reporting, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Operational Risk, Operations - Back Office, Process Management, Standard Operating Procedures

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. 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)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

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 [email protected]. 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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