Operations Advisor - Trade Settlement

PNC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,500 - 96,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Pension plans

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

PNC is seeking an Operations Advisor in Philadelphia County to act as a liaison between traders, brokers, and custodians, ensuring efficient trade settlements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience with the investment flow process, emphasizing communication skills and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will monitor workflow, assist with escalated issues, and ensure adherence to compliance standards. PNC offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of the investment flow process.
• Strong attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between traders, brokers, and custodians for trade settlement.
• Supports operational support service and ensures performance metrics.
• Monitors production workflow and assists with escalated issues.

Skills

Investment flow process knowledge

Charles River experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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 an Operations Advisor within PNC's Asset Management Investment Office organization, you will be based in Cleveland, OH or Philadelphia, PA.

Job ID: R227167

Job Profile

In this role you will be the liaison between the traders, brokers, and custodians to ensure trade settlement.

Skills / Experience

• Must have experience and understanding of the investment flow process
• Charles River, CTM, Advent Portfolio Exchange (APX), and DTCC experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and strong communication skills

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

• Supports a critical operational support service, process, capability or initiative within an operational unit and ensures performance and/or risk indicators are met.
• Establishes and monitors process performance measurements and business impact. Prepares performance statistics and reports for internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Monitors the production workflow and assists team members with escalated process issues. Independently identifies and resolves exceptions and serves as a point of escalation.
• Monitors effectiveness and efficiency of production and/or process. Determines and/or drives change and improvement efforts in production and/or processes.
• Ensures the business adheres to policies, procedures and regulatory standards. Independently resolves compliance issues and drives risk mitigation activities.

Employee Expectations

• 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 the 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, Consulting, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, 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 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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $52,500.00 – $96,250.00
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 06/26/2026, 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

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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