Senior Estate Settlement Advisor - Private Bank

PNC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 112,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

PNC's Private Bank in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Estate Settlement Advisor to lead complex estate administration as a fiduciary expert. Based in-office, you will coordinate with internal teams and external parties to ensure timely tax filings and beneficiary support.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in estate settlement, a Bachelor's degree, and relevant certifications; the role includes a robust benefits package and growth within PNC.

Qualifications

• Role requires university/college degree; advanced degrees/desirable but not mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree is specified for Education.
• Certifications may be required or beneficial depending on role progression.

Responsibilities

• Engages in fiduciary decision-making by executing will/trust terms where PNC serves as executor or trustee.
• Handles complex estate administration including assets, liquidity, and beneficiary relations.
• Collaborates with external entities on fiduciary/tax planning; supports retention and sales opportunities.
• Prepares tax returns and filings for estates; administers estate settlement trusts.
• Acts as fiduciary leader and escalation point; may assign work to other advisors.

Skills

Decision Making

Finance Strategy

Investment Management

Legal Practices

Real Estate Settlements

Revenue Recognition

Risk Assessments

Account Management

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Business Development

Effective Communications

Fiduciary Responsibilities

Problem Solving

Regulatory Environment - Financial

Selling

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

R235768

Job Profile

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 Senior Estate Settlement Advisor within PNC's Private Bank organization, you will be based in Cincinnati, OH.

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

• Engages in fiduciary decision-making by executing the terms of any will or document in which PNC serves as executor or trustee, including estate settlement trusts and other estate-related trusts. Acts as a market or region estate settlement authority. Provides estate administration and related relationship management services for the most complex estates in an assigned book of business and serves as a specialized fiduciary expert for estates in those relationships.
• Engages in the most complex estate administration, including addressing special assets, liquidity and concentrated holdings; assisting in resolution of family/beneficiary conflicts; preserving and conserving estate assets overall; obtaining accurate valuations and meeting all administrative and legal deadlines. Supports the estate settlement business both internally and with Centers of Influence.
• Works with external entities to understand, contribute to and implement fiduciary/tax planning strategies and assess financial planning impacts for the beneficiaries. Engages in business-retention and sales opportunities.
• Ensures and coordinates the preparation of appropriate tax returns and court or other state-required filings for the estate and the decedent. Administers estate settlement trusts and other estate- related trusts.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for the estate settlement team, fiduciary and market leadership. May serve as a point of escalation for problem resolution and stand as a proxy for fiduciary leadership. Assists in determining work assignments of other estate settlement advisors.

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

Decision Making, Finance Strategy, Investment Management, Legal Practices, Real Estate Settlements, Revenue Recognition, Risk Assessments

Competencies

Account Management, Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Business Development, Effective Communications, Fiduciary Responsibilities, Problem Solving, Regulatory Environment - Financial Services, Selling.

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. 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: $112,000.00 – $208,000.00

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 09/14/2026, 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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