Position OverviewAs a Business Continuity Specialist Senior within PNC's Independent Risk Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA / Cleveland, OH / Raleigh, NC.
• Provide governance and oversight for the Business Resiliency Program.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise resiliency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve key deliverables such as Business Impact Analysis (BIA) outcomes and Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD).
• Support alignment of resiliency strategies with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor risk posture and escalate issues to senior leadership when necessary.
• Participate in strategic planning for resiliency investments and priorities.
• Validate execution of resiliency lifecycle activities across Lines of Business (LOBs) and Business Recovery Units (BRUs).
• Ensure transparency of risk, remediation actions, and resiliency investments.
• Promote awareness and training for resiliency across the organization.
• Review and endorse testing and exercise strategies, including lessons learned and improvement plans.
• Aggregate and report resiliency performance and risk metrics to governance forums.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the Business Recovery Unit (BRU) and the Business Resiliency Program.
• Ensure BRU plans and activities comply with enterprise resiliency policies, procedures, and standards.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among BRU Plan Owners, Coordinators, and other stakeholders.
• Support the execution of the business resiliency lifecycle, including planning, testing, and reporting.
• Assist in completing and maintaining Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments for the BRU.
• Monitor the status of resiliency activities and escalate issues or risks to leadership when necessary.
• Coordinate training and awareness activities for BRU personnel.
• Track and report findings, remediation actions, and compliance with resiliency requirements.
• Participate in exercises and tests to validate BRU recovery strategies and capabilities.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, current, and meets regulatory and business requirements.
Certification; CBCP required
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.
Job Description- Develops business continuity and disaster recovery plans; oversees testing, emergency response, and recovery. Provides insight on the selection of operating strategies for the continuation of the business within a recovery time objective.
- Leads business recovery, crisis management, emergency management, contingency planning and disaster-preparedness planning. Provides support and expertise during live events.
- Conducts, communicates, and maintains business continuity lifecycle planning and business impact analysis. Identifies and quantifies the potential impact of various disruptions and disaster scenarios.
- Participates in the preparation of reporting for the LOB committee/executive on the compliance of business continuity processes, readiness, events and exercise results. May partner with audit and government regulators on business continuity issues.
- Leads the development and enhancement of information on continuity processes, standards and initiatives. Provides support for the development and delivery of training on business continuity.
QualificationsSuccessful 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 SkillsAuditing Operations, Competitive Advantages, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery Planning, Process Design, Regulatory Compliance
CompetenciesContingency and Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Industry Knowledge, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Requirements Analysis
Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
EducationBachelors
CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)
LicensesNo Required License(s)
Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00
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 WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/27/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
BenefitsPNC 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.
