Risk & Control Specialist - Enterprise Risk Management

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 Specialist within PNC's Compliance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Birmingham, AL, Cleveland OH, Miamisburg, OH.

Role Summary

This role supports the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy & Governance (P&G) team within the Second Line of Defense (2LOD), supporting the team in the critical oversight and challenge to policies, procedures, and governance activities and documentation. The role requires strong organizational, analytical writing and verbal communication skills to support lifecycle management, challenge documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Document, track, and manage challenges to policies, procedures, and standards raised by the ERM P&G team.
• Assist in the end-to-end lifecycle of policy and governance documents, including intake, review, challenge, approval, and retirement processes.
• Maintain the enterprise glossary of terms, process change requests, generate periodic reports and obtain stakeholder agreement.
• Coordinate scheduled and ad hoc training communications; track responses and follow-ups.
• Support research efforts related to framework expectations, organizational changes, and framework trends to inform decisions.
• Monitor and maintain tracking lists, task assignments, and data collection efforts to support governance reporting and audit readiness.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate :

Organizational Savvy & Politics – Working experience

Problem Solving – Working experience

Decision Making & Critical Thinking – Working experience

Planning & Organizing – Basic understanding

Process Management – Basic understanding

This role requires a proactive mindset, adaptability, and the ability to contribute effectively within a dynamic team environment.

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

Job Description

Supports the risk management program and corresponding communication strategies.

Supports the coordination and implementation of the risk management program to meet regulatory expectations.

Under supervision, supports the execution of the risk management program within and across the lines of business. May participate 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, Technology Risk, etc.) to proactively identify risk exposures across PNC.

Supports the challenging of business self assessment results (including new initiatives, business as usual activities, and risk management program) and review of applicable independent analyses.

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 Management

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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary : $23.63 – $86,000.00

Salaries 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 11 / 04 / 2025, 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; 8 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 Your PNC Total Rewards () .

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . 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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