Technology Risk Director

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a senior leader to drive the technology risk discipline across the technology organization. You will oversee risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting to executive leadership, shaping risk posture in line with business priorities.

You will lead a team of risk professionals, implement governance, and deliver actionable metrics while advancing a strong risk-aware culture across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• University/college degree and higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Leads the technology risk discipline, driving the execution and continuous enhancement of the technology risk management framework across the Technology organization.
• Implements and operationalizes the technology risk strategy and governance structures, ensuring consistent adoption of policies, standards, and practices.

Skills

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Industry Knowledge

Information Security Management

Internal Controls

IT Environment

Organizational Savvy

Planning and Organizing

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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.

Job Profile

R234770

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.

Job Description

• Leads the technology risk discipline, driving the execution and continuous enhancement of the technology risk management framework across the Technology organization. Oversees identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of technology-related risks—including cybersecurity, data privacy, IT operations, and emerging technologies—ensuring alignment with business priorities, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations.
• Implements and operationalizes the technology risk strategy and governance structures, ensuring consistent adoption of policies, standards, and practices across technology functions while establishing clear accountability and effective oversight.
• Directs complex risk identification and assessment efforts, with a forward-looking focus on emerging technologies, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional risk exposures. Drives the design and adoption of mitigation strategies and control improvements.
• Acts as a senior advisor and thought leader to technology and business leadership, shaping technology risk posture, influencing strategic decision-making, and driving the timely escalation, prioritization, and resolution of material risks across the organization.
• Leads risk reporting, metrics, and analytics, delivering clear, actionable insights to senior leadership while fostering a strong risk-aware culture and strengthening organizational capability in managing technology risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Risk Governance and Oversight: Ensuring adherence to PNC's Technology Risk strategy, Enterprise Risk Framework, policies, and regulatory requirements. Candidate must have excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills.
• Risk Reporting and Executive Communications: Developing and delivering risk reporting, key risk metrics, Technology Committee materials, and executive-level governance reporting. Improving the timeliness, quality, transparency, and effectiveness of executive risk reporting.
• Controls and Compliance Management: Overseeing compliance with technology risk requirements, monitoring risk metrics, and ensuring effective execution of controls and oversight activities.
• Leadership of a Technology Risk Team: Managing a team that includes Technology Risk Managers, Technology Risk Advisors, a Technology Risk Supervisor, and analytics resources.
• Strategic Planning and Cross-Functional Coordination: Translating technology risk strategy into actionable plans, coordinating with business and technology stakeholders, and driving enterprise-wide risk and governance initiatives.
• Talent Development and Organizational Leadership: Leading talent discussions, development planning, succession activities, and employee growth initiatives within the Technology Risk organization.

Requirements

• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree and higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications. Industry -relevant experience is typically 8+ years.
• At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required.
• Proven leadership experience with a large scope of responsibility is required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

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.

Competencies

Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Industry Knowledge, Information Security Management, Internal Controls, IT Environment, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Planning and Organizing

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree and higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications. Industry -relevant experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. Proven leadership experience with a large scope of responsibility is required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Masters

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

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

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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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