Business Continuity Lead - Independent Risk Management

Job Profile

Position Overview

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 Business Continuity Lead within PNC's Independent Risk Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA / Cleveland, OH / Raleigh, NC.
• Provide governance and oversight for the Business Resiliency Program.​
• Ensure adherence to enterprise resiliency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.​
• Review and approve key deliverables such as Business Impact Analysis (BIA) outcomes and Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD).
• Support alignment of resiliency strategies with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor risk posture and escalate issues to senior leadership when necessary.​
• Participate in strategic planning for resiliency investments and priorities.​
• Validate execution of resiliency lifecycle activities across Lines of Business (LOBs) and Business Recovery Units (BRUs).​
• Ensure transparency of risk, remediation actions, and resiliency investments.​
• Promote awareness and training for resiliency across the organization.
• Review and endorse testing and exercise strategies, including lessons learned and improvement plans.
• Aggregate and report resiliency performance and risk metrics to governance forums.​
• Act as the primary point of contact between the Business Recovery Unit (BRU) and the Business Resiliency Program. ​
• Ensure BRU plans and activities comply with enterprise resiliency policies, procedures, and standards. ​
• Facilitate communication and coordination among BRU Plan Owners, Coordinators, and other stakeholders. ​​
• Support the execution of the business resiliency lifecycle, including planning, testing, and reporting. ​
• Assist in completing and maintaining Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments for the BRU. ​
• Monitor the status of resiliency activities and escalate issues or risks to leadership when necessary. ​
• Coordinate training and awareness activities for BRU personnel. ​
• Track and report findings, remediation actions, and compliance with resiliency requirements.​
• Participate in exercises and tests to validate BRU recovery strategies and capabilities.​
• Ensure documentation is accurate, current, and meets regulatory and business requirements.​
Certification; CBCP required

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

• Leads in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans; oversees testing, emergency response, and recovery. Informs in the selection of operating strategies for the continuation of the business within a recovery time objective.
• Leads business recovery, crisis management, emergency management, contingency planning and disaster-preparedness planning. Looked to for expertise.
• Conducts, communicates, and maintains business continuity lifecycle planning and business impact analysis. Identifies and quantifies the potential impact of various disruptions and disaster scenarios.
• Interfaces with LOB committee/executive to report on the compliance of business continuity processes, readiness, events and exercise results. May lead relationships with audit and government regulators on business continuity issues.
• Responsible for leading high profile initiatives through the development, enhancement and dissemination of continuity processes and standards. Develops and delivers the training on business continuity.

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.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsAuditing Operations, Competitive Advantages, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery Planning, Process Design, Regulatory Compliance

CompetenciesContingency and Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Industry Knowledge, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Requirements Analysis

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $87,500.00 – $202,800.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/02/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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