Position Overview
PNC Bank seeks a dynamic and engaging Senior Group Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of electronic payments operations across the enterprise. This is a high-profile position that reports to the SVP and Head of Payments Operations. The right leader in this role brings applied expertise in at least 2 electronic payment rails and will have the opportunity to lead high performing functional teams that manage the 24x7x365 delivery of traditional electronic payments (wire transfer ACH) along with aggressively growing real-time payment services (The Clearing Houses RTP and FedNow) and evolving electronic payment solutions. This leader in this position also manages the post-payment investigations group supporting all payment types. Experience in Product Development and/or Product Management combined with senior-level Operations management is a plus.
This role can be based in a PNC footprint location.
Responsibilities :
oDynamic operational leader who is adaptable flexible and able to independently navigate complex and changing situations effectively. The right candidate embraces new ideas and strategies to lead teams (from the front) through uncertainty while fostering positive continuous improvement in support of a large and complex organization.
oLeads and refines the staffing model for a team of payments professionals at all stages of career development business acumen and with a wide range of professional goals to maintain a consistently competent proactive and successful back-office group focused on timely and accurate delivery of payments.
oDrives collaborative critical thinking and prudent action through interaction with partners across the organization (Technology Product Management Produce Development Service Sales.) Interacts effectively with people at all levels of the organization in a multitude of situations including the ability to take appropriate command during client-impacting incidents/clearing disruptions impacting payment services.
oDemonstrates expertise in identifying/delivering tangible efficiencies on both a micro and macro scale. Innate understanding of workflow process and cause and effect in actions/decisions/issues across all supported payment services. Ability to internalize workflows and apply appropriate guidance/expertise in high-pressure situations.
oMaintains an operational strategy that solves for now and positions the group for ongoing success as client expectations payment rails oversight requirements staffing mix evolve.
oManages risk with common sense and keen awareness of what matters.
oRepresents PNC in internal forum and external industry workgroups as appropriate.
Job Description
- Determines the overall operations strategy for function or business and sets operating standards in collaboration with the business. Oversees execution of support and service and leads staff to achieve excellence. Oversees the development of relevant key performance and risk indicators.
- Oversees the execution of business and functional strategies and initiatives to achieve desired service and budgetary results within the risk appetite. Drives improvements in capabilities controls and performance while connecting strategies and initiatives to business outcomes to drive desired client experience.
- Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external partners and creates an environment in which products and/or processes are designed/re-designed and/or managed to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Establishes and ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures. Recommends and influences policy and procedure changes to meet business objectives. Ensures policy and procedures changes are communicated appropriately to deliver a superior employee and customer experience. Manages highest level escalations.
- Manages aligns and oversees the development of the operations team which may include managers supervisors and individual contributors. Develops future leaders including managers and supervisors.
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 PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
PNC also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in PNC you will be expected to:
- Include Intentionally - Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.
- Live the Values - Role models our values with transparency and courage.
- Enable Change - Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.
- Achieve Results - Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making.
- Develop the Best - Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.
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.
Preferred Skills
Accountability Customer Solutions Ensure Compliance Personal Initiative Process Improvements Results-Oriented Risk Mitigation Strategies Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Competencies
Budgeting Decision Making and Critical Thinking Effective Communications Industry Knowledge Internal Resource Coordination Operational Risk
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree PhD or certifications is desirable. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8 years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. Proven leadership experience with a moderate to 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.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $100000.00 $224900.00
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 Window
Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/18/2025 although it may be longer with business discretion.
Benefits
PNC 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; 8 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 visitYour PNC Total Rewards.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
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