Trust Real Estate Department Lead

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 Trust Real Estate Department Lead within PNC's Asset Management Group organization, you will be based Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH.

As a Trust Real Estate Department Lead, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee workflow and assist team with executing transactions and processes.
• Monitor and coordinate the operations workflow and assist team members with escalated issues. May process and/or reconcile transactions of varying risk and financial value in accordance with established policies and procedures. Identify and address exceptions and serve as a point of escalation. Partner internally to resolve escalations and provide guidance. May interact with external customers and third parties in completing transactions or resolving escalated issues.
• Coach team members and provide applicable training. May lead team huddles/meetings and/or continuous improvement sessions. May provide input on team member performance and development.
• Provide consultation and advice to internal and external customers. Review existing processes, recommend improvements and may assist with implementation. Provide input and may update standard operating procedures. Participate in and may serve as a subject matter resource for projects.
• Review transactions and related documents and verify work processes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established service levels and applicable procedures. May review reports to identify exceptions, monitor quality and ensure compliance. May participate in risk mitigation activities. Verifies the completeness and accuracy of procedures.

Preferred experience/skills include:

• Management/leadership experience
• Knowledge of fiduciary practices including trust real estate
• CPM, CCIM, CTFA, Trust SchoolPNC 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

• Acts as subject matter expert to oversee all assigned trust owned real estate assets which may include highly complex residential, rental, commercial, farmland and timber properties as well as oil, gas and mineral interests. Accountable for identifying, mitigating and escalating risk while acquiring, preserving and managing these properties.
• Complies with the banks policies and procedures for consistent management of real estate activities in alignment with the banks fiduciary policies and procedures, to include such activities as: real estate purchases, sales, leases, negotiations, general property management, safekeeping, disposition/productivity analysis, bill payments, tax and insurance enforcement and the hiring of contractors and agents.
• Collaborates as the subject matter expert with AMG Fiduciary Counsel and Market Fiduciary Advisors and Managers as necessary to ensure risks are appropriately analyzed, managed, escalated and resolved.
• Accountable for assessing risk and making recommendations to accept, retain or sell assets. Oversees annual reviews. Presents recommendations to Real Estate Trust Investment Committee and/or Special Assets Committee, according to committee guidelines.
• Preserves and manages assigned physical properties. Makes recommendations for property improvements based on need. Coordinates the hiring of professionals as needed for maintenance and upkeep of the property. Ensures all properties are adequately inspected, valued and insured; ensures all taxes, insurance premiums and property related expenses are timely paid and kept current.
• Guides all activities necessary to purchase or sell a property. Determines if capital improvements are necessary. Assesses risk of transaction. Presents recommendations to Real Estate Trust Investment Committee or and/or Special Assets Committee. Engages with internal partners and external service providers to ensure a smooth and accurate transfer of ownership.

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.

Competencies

Contracts Review, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Fiduciary Responsibilities, Lease and Property Management - Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Law & Policy Compliance, Real Estate Property Data Analysis, Real Estate Sales Closings and Agreements

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. 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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $91,000.00 – $169,000.00Salaries 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 Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/06/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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

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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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