Position Overview

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

Job Description

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

The Role:

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

Why This Role is Unique

• Newly created role with the opportunity to help build and scale the Technology Risk program
• High-impact position focused on improving structure, documentation, and operational effectiveness
• Exposure to a broad range of technology risk and compliance activities without requiring deep prior expertise
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across IT and Risk
• Hands-on role with ownership of core processes, including tracking, documentation, and coordination
• Significant growth potential as the program expands, with opportunities to take on increased responsibility over time

Core Responsibilities:

Technology risk and compliance management:

• Support the CTO, CCO and their designees in successful management of the IT risk portfolio and identified priorities.
• Track a consolidated program for all interactions between HarrisWilliams IT / Security and PNC teams (meetings, control schedule, KRIs, assessments, etc.). Outline strategic roadmap for the Technology Risk program (platforms, people, processes).
• Develop deep familiarity with parent company structure, as a liaison with all lines of defense to organize compliance cycles, execute controls and measure performance towards subsidiary risk management objectives. Continually seek to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Support the Technology Risk Lead with technology risk and the proper application of technical and procedural risk principles to enterprise IT environments and practices.
• Assist with coordinating the firm’s response for IT assessments and inquiries, prepare agendas and materials, record and track action items to closure with the firm’s IT, parent company counterparts, auditors and regulators.
• Evaluate and consult on the risks associated with strategic priorities or major programs and projects, formulating targeted recommendations and guidance.
• Collaborate and partner with the business and key stakeholders in creating recommendations to ensure alignment with defined priorities.
• Contribute to comprehensive program updates regarding portfolio prioritization, progress, trends and effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain technology risk register and related security and compliance maturity frameworks. Support the identification, assessment, and prioritization of technology risks across the organization's IT landscape.
• Support the lifecycle for IT policy and procedure inventory management. Focus efforts on key areas of primary broker dealer risks, including security and privacy of firm, employee and client information, data classification, vendors, and AI.
• Assist with new and renewing vendors and ensure they are successfully processed through the firm’s vendor risk process.
• Partner with the Risk Manager to build a cohesive and effective risk program.

Job Specific Competencies, Education and Experience:

• Degree in information systems, business or related experience.
• 1-4 years’ experience in IT security and compliance best practices and frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001/9001, COBIT / SOx, PCI, HIPAA)
• 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).
• Ability to work across matrixed teams to effectively balance risks and opportunity costs through prioritization to effectively execute assigned tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to influence and effectively tailor messages to a variety of audiences.
• High degree of professionalism, organization, proactivity and curiosity.
• A clear understanding of requirements, controls, and testing methodologies.
• Passion for technology, operational excellence and a keen focus on ensuring an exceptional client experience.

Our Culture & Growth

When you join Harris Williams, you step into a highly collaborative, high-expectations environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership and make a visible impact. We value curiosity, accountability, and a strong team-first mindset.

This is an environment where you will be expected to lean in, contribute meaningfully, and grow quickly, working alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• This description reflects the core responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities and focus areas may evolve based on business needs.

Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent

Base Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

• Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. ​
• Role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
• Application Window: Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 05/26/2026, although longer with business discretion.

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

Access Control (AC), Building Architecture, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Security, Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, Security Technologies

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, IT Systems Management, Problem Solving, Software Security Assurance

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. 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.

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