Position OverviewAs Technology Risk Director within PNC's Technology Organization, you will be based in the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Birmingham, Dallas, Denver or Phoenix area.
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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.
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.
CompetenciesDecision Making and Critical Thinking, Industry Knowledge, Information Security Management, Internal Controls, IT Environment, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Planning and Organizing
Work ExperienceRoles 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.
EducationMasters
CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)
LicensesNo Required License(s)
Language AssessmentsNo Required or Preferred Language Assessments
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.
