Operation Specialist Sr

PNC

United States

Remote

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision options

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) with PNC match

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

PNC is seeking an Operations Specialist Sr within its Finance organization, based in Pittsburgh, PA with a remote role. The position focuses on collateral for derivatives and securities, margin calls, disputes, and collateral movements to support timely settlements.

You will work with trading, risk management, valuations, and external counterparties to mitigate counterparty risk in a fast-paced environment. Remote work may be approved for select locations with occasional in-office participation.

Qualifications

University/college degree required.
Experience with financial operations and risk management preferred.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Execute complex transactions of moderate to high risk using standard policies.
Identify and address exceptions; escalate as needed.
Collaborate with internal service partners and external counterparties to complete transactions.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Solutions

Compliance

Personal Initiative

Process Improvements

Results-Oriented

Risk Mitigation

SOP

Attention to Detail

Communication

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Operations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's

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.

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

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

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.