Risk & Control Advisor Senior AI

At PNC our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the companys success. As a Risk & Control Advisor Senior within PNCs Operational Risk Management organization you will be based in Pittsburgh PA.

The Risk & Control Advisor Senior sits within the 2LOD (second line of defense) at the intersection of Operations and Technology Risk functions. You will report to the Senior Operational Risk Officer for Technology Fraud Operational Resilience and GenAI.

Duties include but not limited to;
Partner with the Data and Automation governance and engineering teams legal risk and compliance to support the development and execution of comprehensive risk management strategies for the firms artificial intelligence program.
Drive informed risk management decision making and practices for the firms GenAI activities
Engage with first line of defense colleagues to identify risk areas concerns patterns and trends
Lead second line of defense identification assessment monitoring and reporting of risks relating to GenAI activities (existing and emergent)
Provide effective and credible risk management challenge and oversight of GenAI governance framework and deployment
Engage deeply with technical teams to evaluate technical implementations (e.g. RAG architectures prompt injection defenses output monitoring) and embed governance checkpoints into CI/CD pipelines.
Prepare concise executive level presentations and reports for governance and regulatory engagements

Required skills include but not limited to;
5 years of experience in risk management AI/ML development audit or compliance roles ideally in technology driven environments
Deep understanding of AI technologies including machine learning natural language processing and their associated risks
Experience in financial services industry or a highly regulated environment is strongly preferred
AI/ML Technical Depth: Hands-on experience with AI/ML development including LLMs RAG Architectures and GenAI risk mitigation strategies
Governance Frameworks: Familiarity with NIST AI RMG ISO IEC 42001 and evolving regulatory landscapes (e.g. EU AI Act)
Vendor AI Risk Assessment: Ability to understand risks and controls of vendor-provided AI tools and evaluate business use case risk assessments and integration into PNCs processes
Exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate and influence across Lines of Business
Ability to assess nuanced risks for AI integrations beyond basic cybersecurity and data residency concerns.
Expertise in end-to-end model lifecycle management-development validation monitoring and retirement.
Thought Leadership: stay ahead of emerging risks in GenAI agentic architectures and evolving regulatory landscapes.

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.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

• Oversees and/or designs the risk management program and corresponding communication strategies. Engages the lines of business to review and challenge 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.
• Reviews challenges and reports the business self assessment results (including new initiatives business as usual activities and risk management program) to higher level management.

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.

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.

Compliance Reporting Customer Risk Decision Making Regulatory Requirements Risk Assessments Risk Control Strategic Objectives

Decision Making and Critical Thinking Fraud Management Internal Controls Operational Risk Organizational Savvy and Politics Planning and Organizing Problem Solving Process Management

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. Specific certifications are often lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Bachelors

No Required Certification(s)

No Required License(s)

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; 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.

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

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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