Senior Independent Risk Director - Enterprise Program

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As the Senior Independent Risk Director – Enterprise Change within PNC's Independent Risk organization, you will be based in a location within PNC's footprint.

Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis.

The Senior Independent Risk Director is a pivotal role, responsible for leading PNC’s Independent Risk Management’s team for the oversight of businesses’ implementation of the most critical change initiatives as well as the Company’s Change Methodology Framework. This role leads a team of risk professionals, collaborates cross-functionally across Lines of Business and Support Areas as well as across Independent Risk Management, ensures that enterprise-wide change programs are executed with robust risk controls, compliance, and operational excellence, and serves as a key strategic partner to senior leaders across PNC in ensuring the Change Methodology Framework is fit for purpose.

• Oversee, from an Independent Risk perspective, the company's enterprise change programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of risk professionals, fostering a collaborative and proactive risk culture.
• Coordinate closely with other risk leaders and Lines of Business/Support Areas to provide expert guidance on risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring throughout the change lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for the Independent Risk assessment of PNC’s most critical change implementations, including mergers, acquisitions, technology transformations, and organizational restructuring.
• Challenge (review, determine sufficiency, provide recommendations for improvement) the Company’s enterprise change methodologies’ policies, and reporting mechanisms for change initiatives.
• Present risk findings, recommendations, and progress updates to senior leadership, executive committees, and external stakeholders as needed.
• Stay current on emerging risk trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to continuously enhance the Company’s risk management approach related to change programs.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or commensurate work experience required;
  Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CRM, FRM, PMP) preferred but not required.
• At least 10 years in a senior leadership role, with preference of prior experience in a risk management and/or program/change management capacity. Broad financial services industry business experience is also preferred and highly valued.
• Demonstrated expertise in overseeing risk for enterprise-wide change programs, transformations, or large-scale projects.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; the ideal candidate will adapt their approach to the audience, which can range from individual contributors up through the CEO.
• In-depth knowledge of risk methodologies, regulatory compliance, and change management best practices.
• PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

• Directs and designs the risk management program and corresponding communication strategies. Reviews and challenges compliance with programs.
• Ensures the risk management program is maintained and enhanced to support the businesses in managing their risks while meeting regulatory expectations.
• Oversees the timely and proper execution of the risk management program within and across the lines of business. Includes consultation to execute the program components.
• Provides risk expertise while working with the businesses and other risk partners (e.g., Compliance, Technology Risk, etc.) to proactively identify risk exposures across PNC.
• Oversees the reporting of business self assessment…