Investment Operations Manager II – Derivatives

PNC

Investment operations manager overseeing OTC and cleared derivatives payments at PNC, a diversified financial services company. Leading teams, controls, reconciliations, risk mitigation, and settlement operations.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,125 - $116,875 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing operations strategies, managing teams, and overseeing end-to-end processes in derivatives operations. Proficient in risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and driving process improvements within financial market infrastructure.

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Derivatives OperationsOperational FunctionsRisk MitigationLeadershipFINRA Series 99 License

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Hard Skills

Settlement ProcessesStandard Operating ProceduresProcess ManagementAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Series 99 LicenseFINRA Series 7FINRA Series 24FINRA Series 66

Industry Keywords

Operations StrategyCash Flow SettlementBusiness ResiliencyEscalation ManagementProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the operations strategy and execute the operating plan across multiple functions, sites, products, or locations
Manage managers, supervisors, and/or individual contributors
Lead end-to-end processing, control, and oversight of OTC and cleared derivatives payment activity
Ensure accurate and timely settlement of cash flows across global markets
Serve as a senior escalation point and resolve complex process and product-support exceptions
Oversee end-to-end processes, transactions, reports, and key risk indicators
Interact with customers and third parties to resolve escalated issues and drive business results
Coach and develop team members, supervisors, and managers
Lead staff meetings and translate strategic direction into tactical operating plans
Advise service partners and customers
Drive strategic process-improvement initiatives and represent or sponsor operations projects
Develop, review, and approve standard operating procedures and recommend policy improvements
Own or oversee the control framework, risk mitigation, and business resiliency activities
Partner with Trading, Operations, Treasury, Collateral Management, Technology, and external counterparties

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree, typically a bachelor's degree
3+ years of industry-relevant experience
2 years of previous managerial experience in an operations or production environment typically required
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may substitute for a degree
Knowledge of derivatives operations, settlement processes, and financial market infrastructure
Leadership, analytical, stakeholder management, decision-making, critical-thinking, communication, problem-solving, process-management, and risk-mitigation skills
Experience with operational functions and standard operating procedures
FINRA Series 99 license
PNCWM Supervision: FINRA Series 7 and 24 (or 9/10), and 66 (or 63/65)
Must be based close to PNC's Pittsburgh or Cleveland hub
No employment visa sponsorship or STEM OPT participation

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 plan
Stock purchase plan
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
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business and/or individual performance