Operations Manager - Trust Operations

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 an Operations Manager within PNC's Asset Transfer Preparation organization, you will be based in Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL, Pittsburgh, PA, Indianapolis, IN, or Charlotte, North Carolina.

Management experience within Trust Operations is strongly preferred!

As an Operations Manager within PNC's Asset Transfer Preparation organization, you will lead and support the ten-person Preparation and Managed Account Operations team. This is an entry level management role.

This role is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of asset transfers and ensuring operational excellence across the end-to-end workflow.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee the setup and processing of asset transfer service requests, ensuring accuracy based on client instructions, transfer of cash and assets, and required verifications.

* Ensure operational controls and procedures are followed to support accurate, compliant, and timely asset transfers.

* Monitor team workflow and capacity to ensure work is distributed evenly and service level expectations are met.

* Actively support the team by resolving escalations, identifying root causes, and implementing process improvements.

* Partner with internal stakeholders to address issues impacting asset transfer processing and client experience.

People Leadership Responsibilities

* Conduct regular career development conversations, coaching, and performance feedback with team members.

* Manage performance, including handling escalations and administering corrective actions as needed.

* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven team environment.

Qualifications / Ideal Candidate Profile

* Demonstrated strength in critical thinking and high-level problem solving.

* Experience managing operational workflows in a regulated, high-volume environment (financial services experience strongly preferred).

* Proven ability to lead, develop, and engage teams while driving consistent execution.

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance risk management and service delivery.

This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Executes operating plan and communicates strategic direction to operations team. Responsible for one or more functions across one or more sites. Manages supervisors and/or individual contributors.
• Manages and is responsible for achieving desired business results. Acts as a point of escalation and resolves exceptions. May process and/or reconcile transactions of varying risk and financial value in accordance with established policies and procedures. Partners internally to resolve escalations and provide guidance. Interacts with external customers and/or third parties in completing transactions or resolving escalated issues.
• Provides coaching and development to team members. Leads staff meetings, communicates the strategic direction and translates into tactical operating plans.
• Provides consultation and advice to service partners and customers. Identifies, influences, and implements process improvement initiatives and serves as a representative for the operations group on projects. Develops and/or approves standard operating procedures as appropriate. Recommends policy improvements.
• Reviews transaction and/or reports to identify exceptions, monitor quality and ensure compliance. Manages and is accountable for risk mitigation and business resiliency activities. Verifies completeness and accuracy of procedures.

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.

PNC also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in PNC, you will be expected to:

• Include Intentionally - Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.
• Live the Values - Role models our values with transparency and courage.
• Enable Change - Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.
• Achieve Results - Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making.
• Develop the Best - Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.

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 Skills
Accountability, Customer Solutions, Ensure Compliance, Personal Initiative, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Competencies
Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Internal Resource Coordination, Operational Functions, Problem Solving, Process Management, Standard Operating Procedures

Work Experience
Roles at this level typically do not require a university / college degree, but do require related experience or product knowledge to accomplish primary duties. Typically 5+ years of related experience, and at least 2 years of previous supervisory experience is required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education
No Degree

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $57,750.00 - $105,875.00

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 03/03/2026, 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.

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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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