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 LOB Risk Specialist Sr. within PNC's Enterprise Technology Risk organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX.

Position Overview

As a LOB Security Specialist Senior in the Enterprise Technology Risk organization, you will lead the development, application, and continuous enhancement of quantitative cyber and technology risk practices in support of (1LOD) activities. You will apply risk principles and industry frameworks to ensure consistent, explainable, and defensible risk decisions across the enterprise, balancing protection, resiliency, and business strategy.
This role is hands-on analytical and engineering-oriented: you will build and validate quantification models, calibrate scenarios, produce loss exceedance curves, and translate uncertainty into actionable decisions for senior leadership and risk committees.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Lead enterprise cyber risk quantification using FAIR, Monte Carlo simulation, calibrated estimation, and complementary statistical methods.
• Define risk analysis scope, assumptions, and ranges; build and maintain reusable quantification models for major threat scenarios.
• Produce loss exceedance curves, VaR/expected loss metrics, scenario rankings, and sensitivity analyses to inform risk appetite, tolerances, and prioritization.
• Conduct independent 2LOD challenge of 1LOD scenarios, control efficacy claims, KRIs/KPIs, tools, and quantification approaches for transparency and model risk fitness.
• Integrate internal/external loss data, threat intel, control telemetry, vulnerability data, and insurance information with clear lineage and defensible methodology.
• Maintain model inventories, documentation, testing, and validation artifacts to meet audit and regulatory expectations.
• Work closely with the vendor to calibrate, enhance, update, and manage the model.
• Deliver executive ready reporting for committees covering top cyber risks, trending, LEC changes, capital/stress impacts, and appetite/tolerance considerations.
• Ensure alignment of cyber/tech risk quantification with policy, regulatory standards, operational risk, resiliency, and scenario analysis programs.
• Facilitate cross functional workshops with engineering, threat intel, IR, privacy, legal, compliance, audit, and operations to calibrate scenarios and drive shared understanding.
• Mentor analysts and uplift 1LOD quant capabilities while preserving 2LOD independence; coordinate team communications and contribute to internal thought leadership

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 DescriptionExecutes the Line of Business Risk Management program, identifying opportunities for enhancement where applicable. Enables line of business adherence with risk management programs.Participates in the design and development of the risk management program to meet business and regulatory expectations. Leads in the design and development of specific risk management program components.Executes the risk management programs within or across the lines of business (e.g. - business self-assessment and quality reviews). May lead cross functional teams.Provides risk expertise while working with the businesses and other risk partners (e.g., Compliance, Credit, Legal, Audit).Leads or influences risk initiatives and business as usual activities. Identifies risk, assesses impact and makes recommendations on resolution. Reports and escalates risk and program compliance as appropriate.

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 SkillsChange Management, Conflict Management, Crisis Management, Emerging Risks, Influencing Change, Operational Risks, Operations Management, Risk Management Programs, Strategic Planning, Technology Risk

CompetenciesCollaborating, 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 ExperienceRoles 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $141,700.00

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 02/03/2026, 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

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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