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(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].
Job Profile
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 within PNC's i. Corporate Functions Technology (CFT) - Enterprise Technology - Solution Architecture organization, you will be based in Denver, Co, Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX.
This position may not be available in all geographic areas.
Needed Qualifications:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
i. Strong understanding of AML/bank secrecy regulatory requirements and audit expectations.
i. Experience implementing or supporting AML platforms (e.g., Oracle FCCM, Actimize or equivalent).
i. Proven experience designing large-scale data processing architectures (batch-heavy environments).
i. Experience working with cross-functional teams including compliance, fraud, and data engineering.
Needed Technical Skills:
i. Strong expertise in data ingestion architectures (batch pipelines, ETL frameworks, scheduling tools such as CA7).
i. Experience with ETL platforms (e.g., Informatica) and modern data frameworks (e.g., Spark, distributed processing).
i. Understanding of AML transaction monitoring, alert generation, case management, and SAR workflows.
i. Familiarity with model integration patterns (ML/analytics pipelines).
i. Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures (preferred future-state capability).
i. Experience with observability, logging, and data lineage tracking.
i. Familiarity with different types of UML diagrams.
i. Familiarity with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN).
Communication:
i. Excellent communication, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
i. Ability to translate regulatory and business requirements into clear architectural designs.
i. Experience engaging senior stakeholders (CIO, EA, compliance leadership) in decision-making.
Soft Skills:
i. Strong sense of initiative and ownership.
i. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of quality and security.
i. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
i. Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying and solving security challenges.
i. Architecture & Modeling Expectations
i. Creation of architecture artifacts through investigation, exploration, and researching technologies available and other constraints that may be involved.
i. Creation of UML use case diagram(s), component diagram(s), sequence diagram(s).
i. Creation of Business Process Mapping Notation (BPMN) context diagram, functional flow diagram, cross-functional flow diagram, and application configuration flowchart diagram.
i. Engage relevant vendors, technology owners/SMEs, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture, product owners to ensure feasibility, best practices, standards, and expectations are met.
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.
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Designs solution roadmaps, according to business strategies and processes in solution architecture, through client requirement analysis, cross-team collaboration and problem resolution.
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Designs solution roadmaps, and system and software architecture according to business strategies and solution architecture standards/processes.
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Analyzes client requirements and determines appropriate solutions to these requirements based on business needs.
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Resolves routine to moderately complex problems and issues in solution architecture; assesses any potential risks and determines solutions to these risks.
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Works with other solution architecture staff, technology experts and business stakeholders to provide functional support to clients on solution architecture updates.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
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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.
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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.
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.
Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, ETL Tools, Machine Learning (ML), Oracle, Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge
Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Platform Architecture, Problem Solving, Software Product Design/Architecture, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
Roles 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.
Bachelors
No Required Certification(s)
No Required License(s)
Base Salary: $100,100.00 – $185,900.00
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.
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/22/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
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.
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. 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.
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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