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 the Head of Originations, you will support PNC's Business Credit organization and be based in Los Angeles, California.

As the strategic and operational leader, this role plays a critical part in advancing PNC Business Credit's growth strategy within the Western Region, a key area of strategic investment and expansion. You will be responsible for translating strategy into action by driving disciplined execution, improving sales performance, and enabling consistent results across diverse markets within the territory.

PNC Business Credit is a leading provider of flexible financing solutions for middle-market and large corporate companies (both privately held and public) as well as businesses backed by private equity firms. The platform offers private credit solutions, cash flow revolvers and Term Loan A facilities, software/ARR lending, Asset-Based Lending (ABL), Broadly Syndicated Loans (BSL), and other senior secured products. The team originates, structures, and executes private equity-backed leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and refinancing transactions through long-standing sponsor and advisor relationships in addition to direct relationships and through collaboration with other PNC lines of businesses for privately held and public companies.

This position is designed for a results-oriented sales leader who excels at building repeatable execution models, identifying performance gaps, and partnering closely with frontline sales leaders to accelerate growth. You will influence outcomes by optimizing sales processes, strengthening "go to market” execution, and ensuring alignment between priorities.

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

Your leadership will directly impact PNC’s ability to achieve sustained, scalable growth, delivering measurable performance improvement while enhancing the client and employee experience across the territory.

Other primary responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the development and execution of territory specific strategies to drive Business Credit sales performance and market expansion.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across PNC Business Credit's comprehensive financing platform.
• Partner with sales leadership to translate enterprise and segment strategies into clear, executable plans at the territory and market level.
• Evaluate sales programs, rhythms, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and improved consistency.
• Establish scalable execution frameworks that enable growth across multiple geographies and customer segments.
• Lead and influence cross functional partners to remove barriers to execution and deliver value to business clients.
• Provide strong field leadership presence across the territory, including regular travel to support markets and sales teams.

• Preferred Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to develop and execute long-term growth strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Significant experience within the Southern California market and established relationships across the local sponsor and advisor ecosystem.
• Deep knowledge of sponsor finance, leveraged lending, private credit, and asset-based lending markets.
• Experience leading teams through rapid growth and market expansion initiatives.
• Background working with upper middle-market and sponsor-backed companies across multiple industries.

• Responsibilities:

• Serves as a recognized senior leader within the bank. In collaboration with internal leaders, will set strategies and objectives. Achieves business results and customer experience goals and may lead multiple teams or geographies. Typically manages Individual Contributors and may manage managers.
• Oversees team’s financial results.
• In collaboration with internal leaders, sets strategie