Enterprise Testing Specialist Senior

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•$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 the listed hub locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Cleveland or Miamisburg, Ohio; or Birmingham, Alabama. PNC describes this as an in-office position and encourages candidates to discuss workplace expectations with their recruiter and hiring manager. The specialist plans testing and reviews, applies risk analysis to define and adjust scope, develops testing strategies and sampling rationale, performs reviews, evaluates controls, and revises review programs as needed. The role documents review processes, prepares working papers, supports testing conclusions with appropriate evidence, and documents process flows. It analyzes findings and exceptions and recommends improvements to internal controls and operational efficiency. The specialist may provide consulting on risk and control issues and may assist clients with implementing new or improved systems, products, services, and controls. The position is incentive eligible, with payment based on company, business, and/or individual performance. PNC will not sponsor employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

University or college degree, typically a bachelor’s degree, or a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service.
3 or more years of relevant or direct industry experience is typical for roles at this level.
Appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role.
Ability to plan testing, apply risk analysis, define scope, develop testing strategies, and evaluate controls.
Ability to document review processes and testing conclusions accurately and completely.
Ability to analyze results and exceptions and recommend improvements to controls or operational efficiency.
Ability to manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in support of PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Ability to demonstrate customer focus and use customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in business decisions.

Nice To Haves

Certifications are often desired, although no certification is required for this position.
Preferred skills include Compliance Reporting, Customer Risk, Decision Making, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Assessments, Risk Control, and Strategic Objectives.
Relevant competencies include Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Audit and Compliance Function, Auditing, Customer Support Policies, Standards and Procedures, Data Gathering and Reporting, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Fraud Management, Internal Controls, Problem Solving, and Quality Management.

Responsibilities

Lead the 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; apply risk analysis to determine and update scope, including focus, objectives, and rationale.
Develop testing strategies, procedures, and sample selection, sample size, and rationale.
Perform testing and reviews according to the testing plan, evaluate controls, identify risks, and 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 documentation of the review process, prepare working papers, support testing conclusions, and document process flows and major processes.
Analyze testing and review results and exceptions, and recommend improvements to internal controls and operational efficiency.
Ensure testing is accurate, complete, and consistent 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.
May interface with external auditors and bank regulators.
Plan, prioritize, and execute work effectively while managing deadlines and adapting to changing business needs; collaborate with the team and promote an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, with a Health Savings Account feature, for eligible full-time employees.
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 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 eligibility.