**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 Software Engineering Manager Sr within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX. Role Summary Senior technology leader responsible for enterprise sanctions screening and AML technology, with primary ownership of LexisNexis Risk Solutions (FircoSoft) platforms supporting real time payments screening, politically exposed persons (PEP), and customer/watchlist screening across a Tier 1 banking environment. This role owns platform strategy, delivery, data quality, integrations, and regulatory readiness, partnering closely with AML Compliance, Sanctions Advisory, Payments, and Operations. ________________________________________ Key Focus Areas (Non Negotiable) • FircoSoft / LNRS ownership for: o Real time payments screening (SWIFT, ISO 20022, ACH, Fedwire, RTP) o Customer & counterparty watchlist screening o PEP, sanctions, adverse media, vessel, and high risk entity screening • End to end accountability for screening accuracy, throughput, false positive reduction, and auditability ________________________________________ Core Responsibilities • Own architecture, roadmap, and operations for FircoSoft platforms • Lead real time transaction screening design and optimization for high volume payment flows • Govern watchlist ingestion, versioning, lineage, and controls (OFAC, PEPs, global sanctions) • Drive false positive reduction through: o Firco model tuning and algorithm configuration o Data quality improvements and rule optimization • Ensure regulatory ready controls: o Full audit trails, decision traceability, model governance o Alignment to OFAC, FFIEC, OCC expectations • Oversee system integrations: o Payments platforms, onboarding/KYC, case management, workflow tools • Partner with AML Ops to improve alert automation, straight through processing, and investigator productivity • Lead vendor strategy and delivery governance with LexisNexis Risk Solutions • Manage and develop senior engineering, data, and platform teams ________________________________________ Required Experience • 10–15+ years in AML / Financial Crime technology leadership within large, regulated US banks • Hands on leadership experience supporting FircoSoft implementations, specifically: o Real time payments screening o Customer/watchlist and PEP screening • Deep understanding of: o Sanctions compliance (OFAC) o AML screening data, matching logic, and alerting behavior • Proven experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, and remediation • Strong background in enterprise data flows, integrations, and platform resiliency ________________________________________ Strongly Preferred / Plus Experience • Actimize (transaction monitoring, sanctions, or case management) • WorkFusion or similar intelligent automation / RPA platforms for AML • Agentic / AI driven Bots for: o Alert triage o Decision automation o Operational efficiency in AML workflows • Cloud deployment experience: o Hybrid or cloud hosted AML platforms o Secure, regulated cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Experience integrating screening platforms with case management and workflow tools • CGSS, CAMS, or equivalent certifications ________________________________________ What Success Looks Like • Reduced false positives without increasing regulatory risk • Stable, low latency real time payments screening • Clean, defensible audit outcomes for sanctions and AML technology • Scalable, well governed screening platforms aligned to business growth • Improved investigator productivity through automation and intelligent tooling 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** + 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. 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 Skills** Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design **Competencies** Agile Development, Application Development Tools, Coaching Others, Continuous Learning, Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Influencing, Innovation **Work Experience** Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. **Education** Bachelors **Certifications** No Required Certification(s) **Licenses** No Required License(s) **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** If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 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. **California Residents** Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (https://content.pncmc.com/live/pnc/aboutus/HR/Onboarding/PNC\_CCPA\_Privacy\_Disclosure\_Employee.pdf) to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.