SVP Technology, Core Banking and Retail Solutions

About the role

Primary Office Location: 626 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219. This on-site position is based at the Financial Center in Pittsburgh, PA; candidates must be local or willing to relocate. The Director of IT Core Banking and Retail Solutions reports to the Chief Information Officer and serves as a key member of FNB’s leadership group, leading a team responsible for the technology and platforms that power core banking, retail branch, consumer business, card and deposit operations, and contact centers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the technology roadmap for core banking and retail systems in alignment with enterprise goals. Champion modernization initiatives including process automation, API integration, and digital transformation.
• Portfolio Management: Own the full lifecycle of core banking and retail applications, including system selection, implementation, upgrades, and retirement. Ensure platforms meet performance, compliance, and customer experience standards.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and monitor SLAs for system availability, transaction processing, data integrity, and customer-facing services. Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and cybersecurity protocols are in place and followed.
• Financial Stewardship: Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for the core banking and retail technology portfolio.
• Vendor And Partner Oversight: Lead contract negotiations, performance reviews, and strategic alignment with third-party providers including core banking vendors, fintech partners, and managed service providers.
• Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing team of IT professionals. Oversee recruitment, performance management, career development, and succession planning.
• Risk And Compliance: Ensure all systems and processes adhere to regulatory requirements, internal audit standards, and enterprise risk management practices.
• Executive Engagement: Act as the primary technology liaison to Retail Banking and Operations executives. Translate business needs into technology solutions and ensure alignment of IT initiatives with business priorities.
• Innovation And Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes. Introduce innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
• All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation’s risk management program.
• F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education: BA or BS
• Minimum Years of Job‑Related Experience: 10 years

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent management skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills

FNB will not provide sponsorship for employment‑based visas for this position; only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.