Technology Risk Specialist Senior

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 Technology Senior Specialist within PNC's Technology Risk organization, you will be based in either, Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX, Strongsville OH, Phoenix AZ or Birmingham AL.

As a Technology Risk Specialist Senior, you will serve as a key member of the Technology Risk Management organization, responsible for executing and enhancing risk management programs across technology domains. This role partners closely with business leaders, engineering teams, governance functions, Compliance, Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management to identify, assess, monitor, and report on technology risks that may impact the business.
The successful candidate will leverage strong analytical, risk management, and communication skills to drive risk transparency, support control effectiveness, and promote a proactive risk culture across the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor changes to laws, rules, and regulations to anticipate potential impacts to Technology.
• Perform Regulatory Change assessments on new laws, rules, and guidance to identify if existing policies and controls address the new requirement.
• Lead complex engagements with all levels of management to clearly articulate impacts of regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate the development and execution of action plans for identified gaps to ensure compliance with new requirements.
• Provide guidance on the remediation needed to ensure compliance with expectations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations impacting Technology.
• Monitor trends and themes to identify changes to inherent risk.
• Develop and maintain executive level reporting on the status of regulatory change initiatives
• Conduct ongoing monitoring with subject matter experts to ensure ongoing compliance with laws and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining effective controls associated with regulatory processes.

Risk Advisory:

• Consult with technology and business teams regarding risk-based decision-making.
• Facilitate discussions on risk appetite, control requirements, remediation strategies, and risk acceptance.
• Provide effective challenge to ensure risks are understood and appropriately managed.

Regulatory & Audit Support:

• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external reviews.
• Track remediation plans and verify sustainable resolution of identified findings.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, policy, and governance obligations.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

• Supports the planning and execution of the technology risk management program and associated communication strategies. Applies working knowledge of technology environments (including infrastructure, data, information security, MIS, and governance) and technology risk frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate technology and associated risks.
• Engages with technology teams to ensure that technology and other associated risk issues are monitored and communicated through the appropriate levels of management.
• Assists in the coordination, implementation, an execution of technology risk management activities across the technology organization to meet regulatory expectations and align with organizational risk appetite. May participate in consultation efforts to support implementation of risk program components.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in technology environments (infrastructure, data, information security, MIS and governance), risk, and governance and control frameworks to proactively identify and address risk exposures. Evaluates business self-assessments and provides insight on alignment with technology risk frameworks, standards, and control requirements.
• Interprets security and threat intelligence within the context of current technology and control environments to assess impact and inform mitigation strategies. Performs risk analysis to assess technology risks, identify trends, and support risk-informed decision-making.

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, Technology Risk

Competencies

Collaborating, Data Gathering and Reporting, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Operational Risk, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Regulatory Environment - Financial Services, Standard Operating Procedures

Work Experience

Roles 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.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $86,250.00 – $172,500.00Salaries 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 10/01/2026, 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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