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Senior Solution Architect (Risk Technology) – Dallas, TX. Shape risk tech architecture and design modern solutions for PNC's risk management.

Lead cross‑functional teams, produce architecture diagrams, and drive data platform modernization in a regulatory‑heavy environment.

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 Solution Architect Sr (Risk Technology Architect) within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in the Dallas TX.

Risk Technology Solutions Architect (Banking)

Solutions Architect – Risk Technology Overview The Risk Technology Group at PNC supports the Bank’s Independent Risk Management and Technology Risk Governance functions. We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to play a critical role in shaping and modernizing the Risk Technology landscape. This position is suited for a hands‑on technical practitioner who combines deep engineering expertise with architectural rigor and takes ownership for delivering real business outcomes. The successful candidate will translate business strategy, regulatory requirements, and operating models into clear, actionable, and executable technical designs that delivery teams can implement with confidence. This role is actively engaged from conceptualization through implementation, with direct accountability for outcomes—this is not an ivory tower architecture position.

Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with Risk Management product owners, business leaders, and technology teams to analyze complex business and regulatory needs and translate them into implementable solutions.
Create solution architectures that follow PNC’s Enterprise Architecture standards while staying practical and focused on delivery.
Serve as a technical bridge between Risk Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Engineering teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and operable.
Contribute directly to solution delivery by producing and reviewing:
• Logical and physical architecture diagrams
• Application and integration blueprints
• Sequence and context diagrams
• Logical data models and reporting frameworks
• Business capability maps and target‑state process models
Take an active role in developing and engaging with practical proof‑of‑concept projects that incorporate innovative or recently introduced technologies, ensuring design choices are effectively validated.
Drive modernization of the Risk Technology ecosystem, with particular focus on data platforms, analytics, and distributed systems.
Provide practical guidance to engineering teams through design reviews, trade‑off analysis, and implementation support.
Maintain a delivery mindset by helping estimate outcomes, manage technical risk, and support roadmap development tied to measurable business value.

Technical Focus

Data and analytics are core to Risk Management at PNC. Success in this role requires practical, applied experience in data engineering, analytics platforms, and modern integration patterns—not just theoretical knowledge.

Required Skills & Experience

Extensive hands‑on experience in full‑stack application development within complex enterprise environments.
Proven track record designing and building distributed and service‑based systems that operate at scale.
Strong command of application architecture principles, design patterns, and integration strategies.
Practical experience with containerization and DevOps, including Docker and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, uDeploy, or Azure DevOps.
Experience working with event streaming platforms (Kafka or equivalent), large scale Data platforms.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with product owners, business analysts, and engineering teams.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, delivery‑oriented mindset.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, particularly for technical audiences.
Familiarity with SAFe, Agile, or Scrum practices and supporting tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Preferred skills

Experience or exposure to Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic architectures.
Background in design thinking and user‑centered solution design.
Strong understanding of banking risk management concepts and practices.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of risk, regulation, and modern technology, where architectural decisions have real impact. The role is ideal for an architect who still enjoys building, validating ideas in code, and being accountable for what goes into production. 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.

Job Description

Develops solution architecture and resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis, expertise support and project supervision. Designs solution architecture in large or complex programs, including system and application designs, software and technical architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives. Provides expertise for the solution architecture team and other IT staff on a variety of issues in software designs, system architecture and solution‑oriented technologies. Communicates with clients and analyses business requirements and processes; makes recommendations, and leads in shaping future plans in solution architecture. Oversees solution architecture project outcomes, including hardware and software design; ensures that each project phase meets overall requirements.

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

Basel III, Competitive Advantages, Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR), Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Platform Architecture, Problem Solving, Software Product Design/Architecture, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

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 relevant experience is typically 8+ years. 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.

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. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part‑time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . 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.

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. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

Solution Architect Sr ( Risk Technology Architect)