Strategy & Planning Specialist Senior

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

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 Strategy & Planning Specialist Senior within PNC's Mergers & Acquisition organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. This position leads the research, discovery, collection, and interpretation of business requirements. The role participates in the development and review of financial processes, procedures, workflow analytics, and reporting. Responsibilities include developing detailed written guidance for financial reporting and data changes needed to meet regulatory expectations, in close coordination with Technology and Line of Business partners. The role also engages external vendors, legal partners, and Line of Business subject matter experts to design and execute business processes that improve the accuracy of Part 148 regulatory reporting. Communicate with business stakeholders and technology teams to support moderately complex business requirements. Conduct gap analyses and facilitate future state business process modeling for clients. Develop and maintain processes for ongoing data collection and compliance, and support risk, audit, and regulatory reviews by providing timely and accurate information. Additional ad hoc responsibilities may include the development and maintenance of a regulatory reporting repository supporting multiple regulations. The role may also support Resolution Plan activities, including aggregation, drafting, and governance, as well as developing an understanding of bankruptcy and other actions required in a resolution scenario. Responsibilities may further include operational capabilities and assurance testing related to Resolution Plan requirements, development and implementation of testing frameworks (including frequency and key elements), and process formalization and governance framework support. Key skills and preferred experience include: Advanced knowledge of financial products and a bank’s balance sheet, Ability to build strong partnerships across departments to ensure alignment and shared success, Strong financial analysis skills, Excellent attention to detail, Ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution, Strong consensus building and collaboration skills, Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work on unstructured projects and create new processes, Strong written communication skills. 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. Job Description Supports one or more strategic enterprise initiatives to understand, analyze, develop, recommend, and deliver strategy and planning solutions. Defines the business problem, identifies issues and implements a planned approach for one or more initiatives. Defines and obtains data collection, research and reporting activities for assigned initiatives. Analyzes and recommends solutions for key initiatives. Works with more senior team members to develop and deliver presentations. Collaborates with the line of business and/or multiple line of businesses to implement recommended solutions. 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

Advanced knowledge of financial products and a bank’s balance sheet
Ability to build strong partnerships across departments to ensure alignment and shared success
Strong financial analysis skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution
Strong consensus building and collaboration skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work on unstructured projects and create new processes
Strong written communication skills
University / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
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

Branding
Change Management
Creative Process
Design Thinking
Innovation
Machine Learning (ML)
Personal Initiative
Strategic Planning

Responsibilities

Leads the research, discovery, collection, and interpretation of business requirements.
Participates in the development and review of financial processes, procedures, workflow analytics, and reporting.
Develops detailed written guidance for financial reporting and data changes needed to meet regulatory expectations, in close coordination with Technology and Line of Business partners.
Engages external vendors, legal partners, and Line of Business subject matter experts to design and execute business processes that improve the accuracy of Part 148 regulatory reporting.
Communicates with business stakeholders and technology teams to support moderately complex business requirements.
Conducts gap analyses and facilitates future state business process modeling for clients.
Develops and maintains processes for ongoing data collection and compliance.
Supports risk, audit, and regulatory reviews by providing timely and accurate information.
Develops and maintains a regulatory reporting repository supporting multiple regulations.
Supports Resolution Plan activities, including aggregation, drafting, and governance.
Develops an understanding of bankruptcy and other actions required in a resolution scenario.
Supports operational capabilities and assurance testing related to Resolution Plan requirements.
Develops and implements testing frameworks (including frequency and key elements).
Supports process formalization and governance framework.
Supports one or more strategic enterprise initiatives to understand, analyze, develop, recommend, and deliver strategy and planning solutions.
Defines the business problem, identifies issues and implements a planned approach for one or more initiatives.
Defines and obtains data collection, research and reporting activities for assigned initiatives.
Analyzes and recommends solutions for key initiatives.
Works with more senior team members to develop and deliver presentations.
Collaborates with the line of business and/or multiple line of businesses to implement recommended solutions.