Technology Risk Lead

Position Overview

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

Within Harris Williams Compliance and Risk team, the Technology Risk Lead will be an integral individual contributor to the IT security team, focusing on key programs and initiatives that enable us to effectively identify and reduce risk to the firm. This role leverages depth in technology risk management to partner across multiple organizations, developing and supporting risk solutions that protect our firm, our clients, and our ability to remain a market leader.

• Own and mature the technology risk program within a growing, highly visible platform.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and parent company stakeholders (PNC).
• Shape risk strategy across emerging areas such as AI, data governance, and vendor risk.
• Blend strategy, execution, and influence with meaningful impact on firm operations.

• Lead all technology risk and compliance efforts, supporting the CTO, CCO and their designees.
• Manage and track a consolidated program for all interactions between Harris Williams IT/Security and PNC (meetings, control schedule, KRIs, assessments).
• Outline strategic roadmap for the Technology Risk program (platforms, people, processes).
• Act as liaison with all lines of defense to organize compliance cycles, execute controls and measure performance toward subsidiary risk management objectives.
• Function as subject‑matter expert on technology risk and the application of technical and procedural risk principles to enterprise IT environments.
• Coordinate and lead the firm’s response for IT assessments and inquiries, prepare agendas and materials, record and track action items to closure with auditors and regulators.
• Evaluate and consult on the risks associated with strategic priorities or major programs and projects, formulating targeted recommendations.
• Collaborate with business and key stakeholders to create recommendations aligned with defined priorities.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive program updates regarding portfolio prioritization, progress, trends and effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain technology risk register and related security and compliance maturity frameworks.
• Own and lead the lifecycle for IT policy and procedure inventory management.
• Ensure all new and renewing vendors are successfully processed through the firm’s vendor risk process.
• Partner with the Risk Manager to build a cohesive and effective risk program.

• Degree in information systems, business or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT security and compliance best practices and frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001/9001, COBIT/SOX, PCI, HIPAA).
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing and managing enterprise‑wide risk programs.
• Experience developing an effective control environment related to financial services or technology products and services.
• Relevant professional, compliance and/or security certifications (CISA, CRISC, ITIL, CGEIT, PMP) are a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills; ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences.
• High degree of professionalism, organization, proactivity and curiosity, with a passion for technology and operational excellence.

Benefits are provided by PNC and may include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; 401(k) with PNC match; pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement; back‑up child/elder care; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement; educational assistance; robust wellness programs; paid time off (maternity/parental leave, holidays, vacation days, sick days) and more.

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.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Base Salary: $160,000 – $185,000. Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and individual skills, experience and education. The role is incentive eligible with payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.