Risk & Control Expert

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 Expert within PNC's Independent Risk organization, you will be based in New York City. The Senior Director, Integrated Risk Framework is responsible for leading transformation efforts to ensure a consistent, integrated, and sustainable approach to risk management across the organization. This leader will lead strategic rationalization efforts to simplify and strengthen the organization's risk and control environment. This role addresses a critical capability gap by providing dedicated leadership and expertise in core data design, governance, risk taxonomy management, controls rationalization, and enterprise-wide integration. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, ensuring risk management practices remain efficient, scalable, data-driven, and aligned with regulatory expectations and business objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Lead enterprise rationalization initiatives across risk management artifacts and processes, including but not limited to: o Risk libraries and taxonomies o Control library • Monitor adherence to established standards and lead remediation efforts where gaps or inconsistencies exist. • Partner with business and risk stakeholders to drive adoption and continuous improvement of governance practices. • Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and eliminate redundancies while preserving effective risk coverage. • Design sustainable end-to-end processes that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of risk management activities. • Lead cross-functional initiatives to modernize and transform risk management capabilities. • Promote standardization and integration across risk programs and supporting technology solutions. • Ensure process design supports regulatory expectations, management reporting needs, and business objectives. • Build strong partnerships across Independent Risk Management, Corporate Functions, and Business Leadership. • Influence and align senior stakeholders around enterprise-wide framework decisions and governance expectations. Required Experience • 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, Governance, Controls, Compliance, Audit, or related disciplines. • Experience leading large-scale rationalization or simplification efforts involving controls, taxonomies, risk inventories, or governance processes. • Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional initiatives across complex organizations. Required Knowledge and Skills • Deep understanding of risk management principles, risk governance, controls, and regulatory expectations. • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic objectives, risk considerations, and operational realities. • Expertise in process design, organizational effectiveness, and operating model development. • Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. • Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. • Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead transformational change in a complex environment. 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 Responsible for both tactical and strategic tasks. Daily work is typically complex in nature, with the expectation that previous knowledge and experience are drawn upon. Generally focused on daily deliverables, outputs, and reporting along with the proactive improvement of process and workflows for the larger group. Independently manages and prioritizes work assignments and workflow effectively. Serves as a mentor to less experienced staff and resource for entire team on routine to moderately complex issues. May represent the assigned group internally or externally as a subject matter expert. Has primary responsibility for largest/most complex clients/projects. Directs the work flow of team or business unit. Additional responsibilities will be provided by your manager. 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. Competencies Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, or PhD is desirable. Industry 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