Operation Specialist Sr

PNC Financial Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

PNC is seeking an Operations Specialist Sr within its Finance organization, based in Pittsburgh, PA in a remote role. The role handles collateral and margin related to derivatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely settlements while coordinating with trading, risk, and external counterparties.

Successful candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, and be capable of supporting process improvements and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree with <1 year of professional experience or completion of a formal development program.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Executes complex transactions with moderate to high risk and value.
• Addresses exceptions and escalates complex cases; partners with service partners to route items.
• Ensures materials and documentation are available to complete transactions.
• Provides consultation and advice to internal and external customers; reviews processes and drives improvements.
• Reviews transactions for completeness, accuracy and compliance; participates in risk mitigation.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Solutions

Ensure Compliance

Personal Initiative

Process Improvements

Results-Oriented

Risk Mitigation

SOP

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 a Operations Specialist Sr within PNC's Finance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA in a remote role.

This role is responsible for the daily monitoring, calculation, and exchange of collateral related to derivatives and securities market exposure. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual agreements by managing margin calls, resolving disputes, and overseeing collateral movements. The specialist collaborates with trading, risk management, valuations, operations, and external counterparties to mitigate counterparty credit risk, optimize collateral utilization, maintain accurate records, and support timely settlement of cash and securities. Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential to effectively manage risk exposures and ensure operational excellence in a fast‑paced financial environment.

This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home‑based workspace. Occasional in‑office participation may be required based on business needs.

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

Job Description

• Executes complex transactions/processes of moderate to high risk and financial value utilizing standard policies and procedures. May have specific responsibility for one or multiple specialized products or functional areas.
• Identifies and addresses exceptions. Serves as a point of escalation for complex transactions. Partners internally with service partners to route calls, documents or other action items to complete transactions. Interacts with external customers to complete transactions.
• Ensures the appropriate materials and documentation are available to complete transactions.
• Provides consultation and advice to internal and external customers. Reviews existing processes, recommends improvements and drives implementation. Serves as a subject matter resource for process improvement projects. Trains and onboards new hires.
• Reviews transactions and related documents to verify completeness, accuracy, conformance to established service levels and compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Participates in risk mitigation activities.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Accountability, Customer Solutions, Ensure Compliance, Personal Initiative, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Effective Communications, Managing Multiple Priorities, Operational Functions, Problem Solving, Process Management, Products and Services, Standard Operating Procedures

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with < 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program. 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

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/15/2026, 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 [e-mail]. 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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