Enterprise Testing Specialist

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Enterprise Testing Specialist to design and validate controls across SOX, Basel, and CCAR frameworks.

Based in hub locations including Birmingham, AL, you will support risk assessments, gather evidence, and prepare concise work papers while collaborating across teams to ensure robust internal controls. The role emphasizes planning, prioritizing, and adapting to changing business needs, with in-office expectations and a strong focus on inclusive

Qualifications

• University degree required with 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in testing, risk and control concepts is preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate test results and recommendations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Plan testing strategies and samples, determine scope, objectives and rationale.
• Perform testing and reviews according to the plan and evaluate controls.
• Document testing processes with clear working papers and process descriptions.
• Analyze testing results, identify exceptions, and suggest improvements to internal controls.
• Provide consulting on risk and control issues and assist client implementations.

Skills

Compliance Reporting

Customer Risk

Decision Making

Regulatory Requirements

Risk Assessments

Risk Control

Strategic Objectives

Education

Bachelors

Job description

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 an Enterprise Testing Specialist within PNC’s Enterprise Testing Services organization, you’ll be based in one of the following Hub locations: Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Miamisburg, OH, or Birmingham, AL.

In this position you will:

• Perform design and operating effectiveness control validation around SOX, Regulatory Reporting BASEL, Liquidity and CCAR frameworks.
• Support Risk and Control assessments by collecting evidence, participating in walkthroughs with key stakeholders.
• Prepare clear and concise work papers to ensure that documentation appropriately supports testing conclusions.
• Understands basic risk and control concepts, follows escalation procedures and identifies straightforward risks with supervision.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute responsibilities effectively while managing deadlines and adapting to changing business needs.
• Contributes to team goals, collaboration across team and promotes an inclusive environment.

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

• Plans the execution of business unit compliance testing program to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper business practices.
• Plan testing and reviews. Applying risk analysis principles, determine the scope, including focus, objectives, and rationale, and update the scope as needed. Develop testing strategies, including procedures and selection of samples, sample size, and rationale. Perform testing and reviews according to the testing plan. Evaluate controls, identifying risks appropriately. Revise review programs as needed to accomplish objectives.
• Conduct and manage documentation of the review process. Prepare working papers, ensure that documentation appropriately supports the testing conclusions, and document process flows and describe major processes within the area being reviewed.
• Analyze the results of testing and review activities. Analyze exceptions and make recommendations to enhance internal controls and/or increase the efficiency of operations. Ensure that testing is accurate, complete, and in accordance with standards and protocols. Communicate test/review results and issues/concerns to management at the LOB and/or enterprise level, validating and recommending resolutions to issues.
• Provide consulting services for clients on risk and control issues. May assist clients in implementation of new / improved systems, products / services, and controls.

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

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Audit And Compliance Function, Auditing, Customer Support Policies, Standards and Procedures, Data Gathering and Reporting, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Fraud Management, Internal Controls, Problem Solving, Quality 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)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $52,500.00 – $105,000.00

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 10/13/2026, 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, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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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