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 Senior within PNC's Capital Markets technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX.

Capital Markets Broker Dealer experience as application manager or experience in investment operations or front desk is preferred.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager with deep technical and functional expertise in the Capital Markets Fixed Income Broker Dealer domain to lead the design, development, and delivery of strategic technology solutions supporting fixed income sales, trading, operations, risk management, compliance, and regulatory reporting functions.

The successful candidate will lead engineering teams responsible for platforms supporting fixed income trading, trade capture, order management, inventory and position management, settlement processing, regulatory reporting, and operational risk controls. This leader will drive technology strategy, application modernization, platform stability, and regulatory compliance while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities preferred:
• Lead and develop high-performing software engineering teams supporting Fixed Income technology platforms.
• Drive delivery of strategic initiatives, technology roadmaps, platform modernization, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Partner with traders, sales, operations, compliance, and risk stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Oversee systems supporting the end-to-end fixed income broker dealer lifecycle, including trade capture, allocation, settlement, inventory management, securities financing, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure solutions meet broker dealer regulatory requirements, including FINRA, SEC, TRACE, MSRB, trade surveillance, and books-and-records obligations.
• Lead architecture and integration efforts across internal platforms, market data providers, trading venues, and vendor solutions.
• Strengthen operational resilience, risk controls, and audit readiness across the application portfolio.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in a people leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of Broker Dealer Fixed Income business processes and technology platforms.
• Experience supporting fixed income products including Corporate Bonds, Municipals, Treasuries, Agencies, and Repo markets.
• Strong understanding of the fixed income trade lifecycle from order initiation through clearance and settlement.
• Proven ability to partner with Front Office, Operations, Risk, and Compliance organizations.

Technical Experience Preferred:
• Java, C#, Python, SQL, APIs, Microservices
• Oracle, SQL Server, Kafka, MQ, Event-Driven Architectures
• Azure/AWS, CI/CD, GitHub, DevSecOps
• Data Analytics, Workflow Automation, AI-enabled Engineering Solutions
Desired Broker Dealer Expertise preferred:
• Trade Capture & Order Management
• Position & Inventory Management
• Settlement & Securities Financing
• Market, Liquidity, and Counterparty Risk
• Regulatory Reporting (TRACE, MSRB, SEC, FINRA)
• Trade Surveillance
Leadership Competencies preferred:
• Strategic technology leadership with strong business acumen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives in Capital Markets environments.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Success managing geographically distributed engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience within a large financial institution, broker dealer, or capital markets organization.
• Experience supporting electronic fixed income trading platforms.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Broadridge/Shadow, MarketAxess, Tradeweb, Murex, or similar platforms.
• Advanced degree or industry certifications preferred.
• Deliver strategic Fixed Income technology initiatives on schedule and within budget.
• Improve platform stability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Strengthen partnership between Technology and Broker Dealer business stakeholders.
• Accelerate modernization, automation, and AI adoption efforts.
• Enhance regulatory compliance and operational risk controls.
• Build and retain a highly engaged, high-performing engineering organization.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.

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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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