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Risk & Control Advisor Senior

PNC
Pittsburgh, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Oct 2025

About the role

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 Risk & Control Advisor Senior within PNC's Risk and Control organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, or Birmingham, AL.

The Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program Team, within Operational Risk Management, provides the methodology and tools for self-evaluation of operational risks and control effectiveness. The RCSA program provides a consistent methodology and process to identify the operational risks that we face, document the steps we take to manage those risks, and evaluate how effective those controls are in managing the risks to an acceptable level. The RCSA is a part of the overall Operational Risk Management Framework that is focused on the day-to-day risks that are present in our business processes. The RCSA Program Team is also responsible for the methodology to independent challenge the effectiveness of the RCSAs.

As part of the RCSA Program Team you will:

•Lead projects to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the RCSA Program at PNC
•Collaborate with partners in the first and second lines of defense to develop best practices for complex operational risks
•Analyze risk and control data to identify thematic weaknesses
•Provide support to 1LOD on interpretation of guidance
•Present to stakeholder forums and Operational Risk Management Leadership

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

  • Oversees and/or designs the risk management program and corresponding communication strategies. Engages the lines of business to review and challenge compliance with programs.
  • Ensures the risk management program is maintained and enhanced to support the businesses in managing their risks while meeting regulatory expectations.
  • Oversees the timely and proper execution of the risk management program within and across the lines of business. Includes consultation to execute the program components.
  • Provides risk expertise while working with the businesses and other risk partners (e.g., Compliance, Technology Risk, etc.) to proactively identify risk exposures across PNC.
  • Reviews, challenges, and reports the business self assessment results (including new initiatives, business as usual activities, and risk management program) to higher level management.

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

Compliance Reporting, Customer Risk, Decision Making, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Assessments, Risk Control, Strategic Objectives

Competencies

Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Fraud Management, Internal Controls, Operational Risk, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Managem

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