Investment Operations Manager II – Derivatives

PNC

Investment operations manager overseeing derivatives payment processing at PNC. Leading teams, controls, reconciliation, settlement, and risk mitigation across global markets.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,125 - $116,875 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing payment operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements within derivatives and financial markets. Proven leadership in team development, operational excellence, and risk mitigation strategies.

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Derivatives OperationsPayment Settlement ProcessesLeadership ExperienceFINRA Series 99 CertificationProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Payment ProcessingOperational ExcellenceRisk MitigationPayment ReconciliationStandard Operating ProceduresOperational FunctionsFinancial Market InfrastructureComplex Product ManagementStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDecision MakingCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Series 99 CertificationFINRA Series 7FINRA Series 24FINRA Series 9/10FINRA Series 66FINRA Series 63/65PNCWM Supervision Certification

Industry Keywords

OTC DerivativesCash Flow SettlementRegulatory ComplianceOperational StrategyBusiness Resiliency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end processing, control, and oversight of payment activity for OTC and cleared derivatives
Ensure accurate and timely settlement of cash flows across global markets
Manage a team of payment professionals and drive operational excellence
Partner with Trading, Operations, Treasury, Collateral Management, Technology, and external counterparties
Resolve exceptions, mitigate risk, and support regulatory compliance
Oversee payment reconciliation and control execution
Lead process improvement initiatives and develop scalable operational solutions
Participate in operations strategy development and execute operating plans
Manage two or more functions, a complex product, function, or location
Act as a senior escalation point for complex process and product-support exceptions
Oversee end-to-end processes, transactions, reports, and key risk indicators
Coach and develop team members, supervisors, and managers
Lead staff meetings and translate strategic direction into tactical operating plans
Develop, review, and approve standard operating procedures
Recommend and drive policy improvements
Own or oversee the control framework, risk mitigation, and business resiliency activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree typically required, with 3+ years of industry-relevant experience
2 years of previous managerial experience for an operations or production environment position
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Knowledge of derivatives operations, settlement processes, and financial market infrastructure
Leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Accountability, customer solutions, compliance, process improvement, results orientation, risk mitigation, and SOP skills
Decision making, critical thinking, effective communications, internal resource coordination, operational functions, problem solving, process management, and standard operating procedures competencies
FINRA Series 99 certification
PNCWM Supervision certification: FINRA Series 7, 24 (or 9/10), and 66 (or 63/65)
Must be based close to the Pittsburgh or Cleveland hub
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business and/or individual performance