Position OverviewAs a Relationship Manager II within PNC's Mergers & Acquisitions organization, you will be based remotely within PNC's footprint.
The Relationship Manager II (RM II) leads complex merger and acquisition transactions from engagement through closing, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, legal counsel, advisors, and internal stakeholders. This role combines relationship management, transaction execution, agreement review and negotiation, and strategic oversight to ensure the successful delivery of escrow, paying agent, exchange agent, and solicitation transactions. RM IIs provide subject matter expertise on transaction structures, payment mechanics, securityholder communications, funding requirements, tax considerations, and closing activities while coordinating cross-functional teams to meet critical transaction milestones. The role requires managing multiple concurrent transactions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, often involving direct interaction with M&A counsel and work outside standard business hours. RM IIs also mentor junior team members and help drive operational excellence and a seamless client experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead M&A transactions from onboarding through closing and post-closing activities.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for clients, legal counsel, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and negotiate transaction agreements and related legal documents in partnership with Legal and Product teams.
• Provide guidance on transaction structures, payment mechanics, funding requirements, tax considerations, and securityholder communications.
• Coordinate key transaction activities, including KYC, account opening, escrow administration, funding, payment processing, solicitation setup, and closing execution.
• Review payment and securityholder data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Facilitate client meetings, transaction planning discussions, and issue resolution to ensure successful execution of critical milestones.
• Manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high service standards.
• Mentor and support junior Relationship Managers and Associate Relationship Managers through coaching, training, and deal guidance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and seamless transaction outcomes.
This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description- Coordinates relationship management activities with new and/or existing clients in a book of business to grow sales, revenue and market share with relevant sales goals. Typically works with clients with moderate levels of risk and complexity of needs. Generally works with a moderate degree of supervision.
- Works within stated guidelines to acquire and/or expand and retain client relationships to generate revenue and deepen share of wallet. Handles the origination, financial analysis, negotiation and documentation of credit and non-credit products and services.
- Manages risk/return and drives quality for new and/or existing clients. Actively identifies and mitigates different types of risk, such as regulatory, reputational, operational and credit risks.
- Focuses on client opportunities by providing ideas and insights based on an understanding of the client's needs and their financial well-being. Focuses on increasing client engagement and loyalty.
- Manages effective network of internal and external relationships, such as community or industry relationships, to actively acquire new clients and/or expand existing clients and enhance the client experience. Focuses on bringing entire bank to the client by presenting the full range of PNC's products and services. Leverages reporting and sales tools to proactively identify and successfully convert sales opportunities.
- As defined with the business, demonstrates ability to analyze, evaluate and mitigate credit risk for more complex credit requests by utilizing knowledge of advanced credit fundamentals and internal credit policies.
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.
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 SkillsBook Of Business, Client Relationship Building, Credit Processes, Credit Products, Customer Engagement, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Identifying Sales Opportunities
CompetenciesBusiness Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Customer Experience Management., Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Prospecting., Selling., Tech Savvy
Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. 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.
EducationBachelors
CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)
LicensesNo Required License(s)
Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $112,000.00 – $249,600.00
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 07/22/2026, 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.
