Special Assets Associate I - Trust Real Estate

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical/prescription drug coverage (HＳ

dental and vision options

employee and spouse/child life保险

short and long-term disability

401(k) with PNC match, pension and股票购买

dependent care reimbursement account

back‑up child/elder care

adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbur

educational assistance, including some

robust wellness program with financial

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Special Assets Associate I within the Asset Management Group Trust Real Estate organization.

The role focuses on managing and analyzing fiduciary, investment, and operational processes around special asset valuations and setup. Requires a bachelor’s degree and about 2+ years of relevant experience; strong Excel and OneNote skills, and knowledge of real estate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with fiduciary/asset management is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiduciary, investment and operational processes for special assets.
• Analyze complex documents to ensure proper valuation and treatment of assets.
• Provide guidance to internal/external customers and service providers.
• Update SOPs and participate in risk mitigation activities.

Skills

Excel

OneNote

Communication

Real Estate knowledge

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 Special Assets Associate I within PNC's Asset Management Group Trust Real Estate organization, you will be based in Cleveland, 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.

Preferred Skills

• Strong Excel and OneNote experience
• Solutions focused, adaptable and flexible
• Excellent communicator
• Knowledge of Real Estate

Job Description

Provides management and analysis of fiduciary, investment and operational processes surrounding special asset valuations and asset set up and movement. When a fiduciary analyst has an issue or question pertaining to a special asset they will reach out to this group. Analyzes complex documentation including subscription agreements, operating agreements, management letters, annual reports, and financial statements to ensure proper documentation, valuation, and treatment of special assets to conform with regulatory and compliance requirements. Provides consultation, direction and advice to internal and external customers & service providers related to special assets. Reviews existing processes and drives improvements/implementation. Updates standard operating procedures and ensures non‑standard processing is in accordance with AMG's risk appetite. Participates in and serves as subject matter resource for projects. Reviews reports to identify exceptions, monitor quality, and ensure compliance. Participates in risk mitigation activities and ensures all activities comply with regulatory and policy and procedure requirements. Executes complex transactions/processes utilizing standard procedures and at times addresses unique situations and verifies work processes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established service levels and applicable procedures.

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

• Capital Management
• Commercial Real Estate Lending
• Decision Making
• Economic Policy
• General Ledger (GL)
• Investment Management
• Operations Processes
• Retail Banking

Competencies

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Customer Experience Management
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Operational Functions
• Operational Risk
• Problem Solving

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)

Language Assessments: No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $52,500.00 – $87,500.00
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 10/14/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

• 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

Paid Time Off:
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.

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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