Solution Architect Sr (Bank Enterprise Risk Architect)

PNC Bank • Pittsburgh, PA

12h • $80,000 - $161,000

About The Position

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 a Solution Architect Sr (Bank Enterprise Risk Architect) within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA or Strongsville OH Enterprise Risk Solutions Architect (Banking) Solutions Architect – Risk Technology Overview The Risk Technology Group at PNC supports the Bank’s Independent Risk Management and Technology Risk Governance functions. We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to play a critical role in shaping and modernizing the Risk Technology landscape. This position is suited for a hands-on technical practitioner who combines deep engineering expertise with architectural rigor and takes ownership for delivering real business outcomes. The successful candidate will translate business strategy, regulatory requirements, and operating models into clear, actionable, and executable technical designs that delivery teams can implement with confidence. This role is actively engaged from conceptualization through implementation, with direct accountability for outcomes—this is not an ivory tower architecture position.

Job Description Develops solution architecture and resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis, expertise support and project supervision. Designs solution architecture in large or complex programs, including system and application designs, software and technical architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives. Provides expertise for the solution architecture team and other IT staff on a variety of issues in software designs, system architecture and solution-oriented technologies. Communicates with clients and analyses business requirements and processes; makes recommendations, and leads in shaping future plans in solution architecture. Oversees solution architecture project outcomes, including hardware and software design; ensures that each project phase meets overall requirements. 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.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience in full-stack application development within complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record designing and building distributed and service-based systems that operate at scale.
• Strong command of application architecture principles, design patterns, and integration strategies.
• Practical experience with containerization and DevOps, including Docker and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, uDeploy, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience working with event streaming platforms (Kafka or equivalent), large scale Data platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with product owners, business analysts, and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, delivery-oriented mindset.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, particularly for technical audiences.
• Familiarity with SAFe, Agile, or Scrum practices and supporting tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree.
• Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic architectures.
• Background in design thinking and user-centered solution design.
• Strong understanding of banking risk management concepts and practices.
• Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable.
• Specific certifications are often required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
• Basel III
• Competitive Advantages
• Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR)
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Enterprise Architecture Framework
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Risk Assessments
• Technical Knowledge
• Analytical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Effectiveness Measurement
• Industry Knowledge
• IT Standards, Procedures & Policies
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic
• Platform Architecture
• Problem Solving
• Software Product Design/Architecture
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Risk Management product owners, business leaders, and technology teams to analyze complex business and regulatory needs and translate them into implementable solutions.
• Create solution architectures that follow PNC’s Enterprise Architecture standards while staying practical and focused on delivery.
• Serve as a technical bridge between Risk Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Engineering teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and operable.
• Contribute directly to solution delivery by producing and reviewing: o Logical and physical architecture diagrams o Application and integration blueprints o Sequence and context diagrams o Logical data models and reporting frameworks o Business capability maps and target-state process models
• Take an active role in developing and engaging with practical proof-of-concept projects that incorporate innovative or recently introduced technologies, ensuring design choices are effectively validated.
• Drive modernization of the Risk Technology ecosystem, with particular focus on data platforms, analytics, and distributed systems.
• Provide practical guidance to engineering teams through design reviews, trade-off analysis, and implementation support.
• Maintain a delivery mindset by helping estimate outcomes, manage technical risk, and support roadmap development tied to measurable business value.
• Develops solution architecture and resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis, expertise support and project supervision.
• Designs solution architecture in large or complex programs, including system and application designs, software and technical architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives.
• Provides expertise for the solution architecture team and other IT staff on a variety of issues in software designs, system architecture and solution-oriented technologies.
• Communicates with clients and analyses business requirements and processes; makes recommendations, and leads in shaping future plans in solution architecture.
• Oversees solution architecture project outcomes, including hardware and software design; ensures that each project phase meets overall requirements.

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 .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level