Independent Tech Risk Manager Sr

PNC Financial Services Group; Birmingham (AL); Híbrido; USD 146.000 - 326.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension and stock purchase plans

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

PNC Financial Services Group is seeking an Independent Tech Risk Manager, Sr within its BSA/AML organization. You will oversee fraud risk management as a senior 2LOD contributor across enterprise programs, partnering with business, operations, and technology to identify threats and ensure regulatory alignment.

The role demands deep expertise in fraud risk domains, strong executive communication, and the ability to influence leadership without direct reporting authority.

Formación

• Minimum 15 years of experience in fraud risk management within banking, payments, or financial services.
• Expertise across multiple fraud domains including payment, account takeover, identity, digital, check, and card fraud.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and second line of defense responsibilities.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders without direct reporting authority.
• Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, risk committees, and executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive briefing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Information Security, or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Provide independent oversight and credible challenge of fraud risk management across business lines, operations, and technology.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and recovery controls.
• Evaluate emerging fraud threats, fraud loss trends, and regulatory changes to recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and challenge fraud-related risk assessments, control assessments, risk acceptance decisions, and remediation plans.
• Partner with first-line teams to ensure fraud risks are identified, measured, monitored, and managed within risk appetite.
• Translate complex fraud risks into clear narratives for senior management and risk committees.
• Support development and enhancement of fraud risk frameworks, policies, standards, metrics, and reporting.

Conocimientos

Fraud risk management

Regulatory interaction

Executive briefing

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

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(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].

Job Profile

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 Independent Tech Risk Manager Sr within PNC's BSA/AML organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Birmingham, AL; Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Washington DC, Denver, CO; or Phoenix, AZ.

The Independent Tech Risk Manager Sr is a highly experienced second line of defense (2LOD) independent contributor responsible for providing credible challenge, oversight, and risk advisory services across the enterprise fraud risk management program. This role serves as a senior subject matter expert on fraud risk, partnering with business, operations, technology, and risk leaders to identify emerging fraud threats, assess fraud control effectiveness, evaluate risk management practices, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and enterprise risk management standards. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and influence, driving risk-informed decision making and escalating material fraud risks through appropriate governance channels while maintaining strong 2LOD independence. The role is expected to bring deep industry expertise, strategic insight, and thought leadership to strengthen the organization's fraud risk posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and credible challenge of fraud risk management activities across business lines, operations, and technology functions.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and recovery controls.
• Evaluate emerging fraud threats, fraud loss trends, and changes in the external threat landscape, recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and challenge fraud‑related risk assessments, control assessments, risk acceptance decisions, and remediation plans.
• Partner with first line teams to ensure fraud risks are identified, measured, monitored, and managed within established risk appetite.
• Provide subject matter expertise on fraud risk governance, regulatory expectations, and industry leading practices.
• Translate complex fraud risks into clear and actionable narratives for senior management, risk committees, and executive leadership.
• Support the development and enhancement of fraud risk frameworks, policies, standards, metrics, and reporting.
• Challenge business initiatives, products, channels, and technology changes for potential fraud risk impacts.
• Monitor key fraud risk indicators and emerging risk signals and elevate material concerns through appropriate governance forums.
• Support internal audit reviews, regulatory examinations, and independent risk assessments related to fraud risk.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader on fraud risk across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in fraud risk management, financial crimes, fraud operations, fraud strategy, fraud analytics, fraud investigations, or related disciplines within banking, payments, financial services, fintech, or other regulated financial institutions.
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple fraud domains, including payment fraud, account takeover, identity fraud, digital fraud, check fraud, card fraud, and emerging fraud threats.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, operational risk management, and second line of defense responsibilities.
• Proven ability to provide effective challenge and influence senior leaders without direct reporting authority.
• Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, risk committees, and executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and executive briefing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Information Security, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more industry-recognized fraud certifications, such as:
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCS)
  • Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP)
  • Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
  • Certified Risk Professional or equivalent fraud/risk credential
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, JD, or related field).
• Experience within a large, complex financial institution subject to heightened regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated leadership in industry fraud forums, consortiums, or professional associations.
• Experience developing fraud risk appetite metrics, key risk indicators, and executive‑level risk reporting.

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.

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

PNC also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in PNC, you will be expected to:

• Include Intentionally - Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.
• Live the Values - Role models our values with transparency and courage.
• Enable Change - Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.
• Achieve Results - Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making.
• Develop the Best - Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.

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, Industry Knowledge, Information Security Management, Internal Controls, IT Environment, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Planning and Organizing

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. Proven leadership experience with a moderate to large scope of responsibility is required. 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: $146,300.00 - $326,040.00

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 10/26/2026, 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

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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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