Position Overview

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 company’s success. As an Operations Group Manager Senior within PNC's International Trade Product Delivery (ITPD) organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Dallas, TX; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Kalamazoo, MI; East Brunswick, NJ; Denver, CO or potentially across the PNC footprint contingent on business need.

As part of the Commercial Lending and Leasing Operations senior leadership team, this position is responsible for leading the International Trade Product Delivery (ITPD) organization. This senior leader will oversee the delivery, service, and operational support of international trade products, including letters of credit, trade finance solutions, and related commercial banking products.

The role is accountable for providing strategic direction, operational leadership, risk management oversight, and continuous improvement across a complex organization supporting C&IB clients. The leader will partner closely with all C&IB lines of business, Risk, Technology, Product, and Operations teams to deliver an exceptional client experience while maintaining a strong control environment and driving operational excellence. International Trade Product Delivery plays a critical role in supporting trade transactions, letter of credit issuance and servicing, and adherence to trade compliance requirements. The successful candidate will be a seasoned leader who elevates and grows people to achieve their maximum potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver an industry-leading client experience.
• Modernize international trade product delivery.
• Strengthen the control environment while reducing operational complexity.
• Build and develop a highly engaged, high-performing team.
• Create a scalable operating model that supports future growth and evolving client needs.

 

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

• 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 PNC's 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 Functions, Operational Risk, Process Management, Standard Operating Procedures, Strategic Thinking

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: $123,200.00 – $274,560.00

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 08/18/2026, 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; 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.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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.

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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