Defined Contribution Investment Director
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PNC
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$161,458 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
- Position Overview
- At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve.
Key responsibilities include:
Investment Strategy & Fiduciary Oversight- Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of the Retirement Solutions investment philosophy, including lineup construction, asset class preferences, active/passive implementation, and approved investment vehicles.
- Oversee fiduciary investment due diligence processes for 3(21) and 3(38) services in alignment with Investment Policy Statements and internal control standards.
- Represent the organization as a 3(38) Investment Manager, including reviewing and approving Investment Policy Statements, evaluating client requested changes, and partnering with Legal on material updates. Advisor & Client Support
- Serve as a trusted investment resource to Retirement Plan Advisors by providing guidance on client specific investment questions, lineup construction, and target date fund reviews.
- Participate in client and prospect meetings as requested, offering investment observations, insights, and presentation support.
- Train newly hired advisors on investment philosophy, fiduciary processes, reporting tools, and investment protocols, and provide ongoing advisor education. Business Partnership & Thought Leadership
- Partner with Line of Business leadership to align on strategic objectives.
- Create and deliver investment thought leadership and educational content for clients, prospects, and advisors, including webinars and presentations.
- Contribute to sales and marketing efforts by reviewing or drafting investment related RFP responses and presentation materials. Vendor & Platform Management
- Manage key vendor relationships (e.g., investment analytics and reporting platforms) and ensure service standards are met.
- Lead investment related technology initiatives and system enhancements to improve advisor oversight, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
- Partner with asset managers to identify opportunities for lower cost vehicle access and enhanced investment solutions. Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of investment professionals, fostering accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Align team priorities with business strategy, client needs, and retention goals.
Preferred experience/skills:
- Significant experience in institutional retirement plan investments, fiduciary services, or investment advisory leadership.
- Deep knowledge of
ERISA, 3
(21) and 3(38) fiduciary services, investment due diligence, and retirement plan structures.- Demonstrated people management experience with a track record of developing high performing teams.
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to influence senior business partners, advisors, and clients.
- Experience working with investment platforms, analytics tools, and advisor reporting solutions.
- Professional investment or fiduciary designations (e.
STEM OPT
for this position.- Job Description
- + Manages and guides respective team.
- 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. PNC also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in PNC, you will be expected to: +
- Include Intentionally
- Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking. +
- Live the Values
- Role models our values with transparency and courage. +
- Enable Change
- Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business. +
- Achieve Results
- Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making. +
- Develop the Best
- Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.
- 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
- Analytical Thinking, Asset Management, Capital Management, Due Diligence, Financial Management, General Ledger (GL), Process Control, Revenue Recognition
- Competencies
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Industry Knowledge, Influencing, Managing Multiple Priorities, Problem Solving, Regulatory Environment
- Financial Services
- Work Experience
- Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree.
- Education
- Certifications
- No Required Certification(s)
- Licenses
- No Required License(s)
- Pay Transparency
Base Salary:
$80,000.00- $241,800.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This 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 two business days from 05/07/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
- Benefits
- PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
- Disability Accommodations Statement
- If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.
- 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.
- California Residents
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