Enterprise Testing Specialist Senior

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•$63,750 - $127,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Testing Specialist Senior works within PNC’s Enterprise Testing Services organization and supports PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework by leading objective testing procedures, including control validation, transactional testing, and risk-based testing. The role is based in one of PNC’s hub locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Cleveland or Miamisburg, Ohio; or Birmingham, Alabama. PNC describes itself as an in-office company and encourages candidates to discuss workplace expectations with their recruiter and hiring manager. The specialist plans testing and reviews by applying risk analysis to define scope, objectives, and rationale; develops testing strategies and sampling approaches; performs reviews; and evaluates controls and risks. The role also manages review documentation, prepares working papers, documents process flows, and analyzes test results and exceptions. It makes recommendations to strengthen internal controls or improve operational efficiency, and may provide consulting support to clients on risk and control issues, including assistance with new or improved systems, products, services, and controls. The position may involve interaction with external auditors and bank regulators. The role requires a university or college degree and typically at least three years of relevant or direct industry experience. A comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree. A bachelor’s degree is listed; no certification or license is required. The position is incentive eligible, with incentive payment based on company, business, and/or individual performance. PNC will not provide employment visa sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Typically requires a university or college degree and 3 or more years of relevant or direct industry experience.
A bachelor’s degree is listed in the education section; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities appropriate to the role.
Skills in accuracy and attention to detail, analytical thinking, auditing and compliance, data gathering and reporting, effective communication, effectiveness measurement, fraud management, internal controls, problem solving, and quality management.
Customer-focused approach and ability to assess and manage risks in support of PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Must be eligible to work without employment visa sponsorship; PNC does not participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Nice To Haves

Certifications are often desired, though no certification is required.
Preferred skills include compliance reporting, customer risk, decision making, regulatory requirements, risk assessments, risk control, and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of objective testing procedures, including control validation, transactional testing, and risk-based testing, in support of PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Plan testing and reviews; determine and update scope, focus, objectives, and rationale using risk analysis principles.
Develop testing strategies, procedures, and sampling approaches, including sample selection, sample size, and rationale.
Perform testing and reviews according to the testing plan; evaluate controls and identify risks appropriately; revise review programs as needed.
Support Risk and Control assessments by collecting evidence and participating in walkthroughs with key stakeholders.
Perform design and operating effectiveness control validation around SOX, Regulatory Reporting, Basel, Liquidity, and CCAR frameworks.
Manage review documentation, prepare working papers, support testing conclusions, and document process flows and major processes in the area under review.
Analyze testing and review results and exceptions; recommend improvements to internal controls and operational efficiency; ensure testing is accurate, complete, and compliant with standards and protocols.
Provide consulting services to clients on risk and control issues and may assist with implementation of new or improved systems, products, services, and controls.
Plan, prioritize, and execute work effectively while managing deadlines and adapting to changing business needs.
Contribute to team goals, collaborate across the team, and promote an inclusive environment.
May interface with external auditors and bank regulators as needed.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, including a Health Savings Account feature, for eligible employees.
Dental and vision options.
Employee and spouse/child life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability protection.
401(k) with PNC match.
Pension plan.
Stock purchase plan.
Dependent care reimbursement account.
Back-up child and elder care.
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
Educational assistance, including select fully paid programs.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Maternity and/or parental leave, depending on eligibility.
Up to 11 paid holidays each year, depending on eligibility.
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law, depending on eligibility.
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service.
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business, and/or individual performance.