Risk and Control Advisor - Business Resiliency Oversight

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks a Risk & Control Advisor in its Independent Risk Management organization, based in Pittsburgh, PA / Cleveland, OH / Birmingham, AL.

You will provide independent oversight of the Business Resiliency and Operational Resilience Program and collaborate with lines of business to challenge risk designs and ensure regulatory compliance. This role focuses on risk assessments, incident analysis, technology and data dependencies, and clear, action-oriented

Qualifications

• Roles typically require a university/college degree with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• Certifications are often required for this level.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the risk management program and corresponding communication strategies.
• Engages the lines of business to review and challenge compliance with programs.
• Coordinates and implements the risk management program to meet regulatory expectations.
• Coordinates the timely and proper execution of the risk management program within and across the lines of business.

Skills

Compliance Reporting

Customer Risk

Decision Making

Regulatory Requirements

Risk Assessments

Risk Control

Strategic Objectives

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 Risk & Control Advisor within PNC's Independent Risk Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA / Cleveland, OH / Birmingham, AL.

• Provide independent, risk-based oversight and effective challenge of the Business Resiliency and Operational Resilience Program, evaluating whether resilience risks are understood, managed within tolerance, and appropriately escalated.
• Assess program design and execution across resilience methodologies, governance, business impact analyses, plans, testing, training, issues, and risk acceptances.
• Execute annual and quarterly risk assessments and targeted reviews to identify elevated risk, emerging concerns, systemic weaknesses, and inconsistencies in reported risk conclusions.
• Evaluate resilience across technology, data, and third-party dependencies, including concentration risk, disaster recovery capabilities, and the ability of critical services to recover within approved tolerances.
• Analyze incidents, exercises, and testing outcomes to assess whether resilience strategies and capabilities are realistic, executable, and effective under stress.
• Aggregate oversight results into clear risk conclusions, findings, escalations, and decision ready reporting, while monitoring regulatory and industry developments and supporting the 2LOD Business Resiliency Risk Enhancements and Operating Plan.

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

Partners within risk management to plan and execute the risk management program and corresponding communication strategies. Engages the lines of business to review and challenge compliance with programs. Coordinates and implements the risk management program to meet regulatory expectations. Coordinates the timely and proper execution of the risk management program within and across the lines of business. Includes consultation to execute the program components. Provides risk expertise while working with the businesses and other risk partners (e.g., Compliance, Technology Risk, etc.) to proactively identify risk exposures across PNC. Challenges business self assessment results (including new initiatives, business as usual activities, and risk management program) and reviews applicable independent analyses.

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
• Fraud Management
• Internal Controls
• Operational Risk
• Organizational Savvy and Politics
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Process Management

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often 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: $91,000.00 - $202,800.00
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 09/02/2026, 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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Company Culture

For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve. Check out the top reasons to join PNC. PNC's total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page.

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