Software Engineering Manager Senior- Capital Markets and Fixed Income

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager with deep technical and functional expertise in the Capital Markets Fixed Income Broker Dealer domain to lead the design, development, and delivery of strategic technology solutions supporting fixed income sales, trading, operations, risk management, compliance, and regulatory reporting functions. The successful candidate will lead engineering teams responsible for platforms supporting fixed income trading, trade capture, order management, inventory and position management, settlement processing, regulatory reporting, and operational risk controls. This leader will drive technology strategy, application modernization, platform stability, and regulatory compliance while ensuring alignment with business objectives. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in a people leadership role.
Deep knowledge of Broker Dealer Fixed Income business processes and technology platforms.
Experience supporting fixed income products including Corporate Bonds, Municipals, Treasuries, Agencies, and Repo markets.
Strong understanding of the fixed income trade lifecycle from order initiation through clearance and settlement.
Proven ability to partner with Front Office, Operations, Risk, and Compliance organizations.
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.

Nice To Haves

Capital Markets Broker Dealer experience as application manager or experience in investment operations or front desk is preferred.
Java, C#, Python, SQL, APIs, Microservices
Oracle, SQL Server, Kafka, MQ, Event-Driven Architectures
Azure/AWS, CI/CD, GitHub, DevSecOps
Data Analytics, Workflow Automation, AI-enabled Engineering Solutions
Trade Capture & Order Management
Position & Inventory Management
Settlement & Securities Financing
Market, Liquidity, and Counterparty Risk
Regulatory Reporting (TRACE, MSRB, SEC, FINRA)
Trade Surveillance
Strategic technology leadership with strong business acumen.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives in Capital Markets environments.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Success managing geographically distributed engineering teams.
Experience within a large financial institution, broker dealer, or capital markets organization.
Experience supporting electronic fixed income trading platforms.
Familiarity with Bloomberg, Broadridge/Shadow, MarketAxess, Tradeweb, Murex, or similar platforms.
Advanced degree or industry certifications preferred.
Agile Development, Application Development Tools, Coaching Others, Continuous Learning, Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Influencing, Innovation
Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Responsibilities

Manage a group of software engineers/managers across multiple product lines.
Oversee the talent management of engineering talent, including recruiting, mentoring, and enabling a culture of learning with a focus on engineering craftsmanship.
Foster technological innovation, ensuring adoption of current trends, capabilities, and practices emerging in the market. Encourage sound technology choices are made and drive innovative technology architecture and solution design.
Identify issues, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
Lead and develop high-performing software engineering teams supporting Fixed Income technology platforms.
Drive delivery of strategic initiatives, technology roadmaps, platform modernization, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
Partner with traders, sales, operations, compliance, and risk stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
Oversee systems supporting the end-to-end fixed income broker dealer lifecycle, including trade capture, allocation, settlement, inventory management, securities financing, and regulatory reporting.
Ensure solutions meet broker dealer regulatory requirements, including FINRA, SEC, TRACE, MSRB, trade surveillance, and books-and-records obligations.
Lead architecture and integration efforts across internal platforms, market data providers, trading venues, and vendor solutions.
Strengthen operational resilience, risk controls, and audit readiness across the application portfolio.
Deliver strategic Fixed Income technology initiatives on schedule and within budget.
Improve platform stability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Strengthen partnership between Technology and Broker Dealer business stakeholders.
Accelerate modernization, automation, and AI adoption efforts.
Enhance regulatory compliance and operational risk controls.
Build and retain a highly engaged, high-performing engineering organization.

Benefits

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
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