PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY MANAGER
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks a Portfolio Analysis and Strategy Manager in Pittsburgh, PA to participate in all aspects of PNC’s Loan Pricing Management Team. Position allows for the ability to work from home two days per week with appropriate telecommuting systems, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. Specific duties include: (i) lead the quantitative analysis of PNC’s Home Equity loan profitability and price competitiveness in the market; (ii) provide technical training to team members and guide the team in solving technical issues; (iii) work with the Product team and other Lines of Business to understand the product, systems and processes in order to drive efficiency in carrying out business; (iv) understand and communicate regulatory impacts to the product, and interact with regulators and internal auditors to comply with the regulatory landscape; (v) draft and maintain the necessary documentation and controls to reduce operational risk and ensure compliance through supervision; (vi) develop, document and present pricing methodologies to senior management, business partners and regulators; and (vii) perform in-depth analysis of PNC’s large datasets to produce reporting that helps deliver profitable growth, improve risk adjusted returns, and communicate conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership and business partners for decision making.
Master’s degree in Finance, Computational Finance, Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Economics plus 3 years of experience conducting quantitative analysis in the financial services industry working with investment portfolios, portfolio optimization models and financial risk management is required. Must have experience with: (i) mathematics of financial instruments (bond pricing via Discounted Cash Flows, options pricing via Stochastic Calculus Equations and other securities to include futures and swaps), and marketed securities (United States Treasury (UST) Instruments, Asset-Backed Securities, Stocks and ETFs); (ii) programming/tools: databases via SQL and open source, specifically Python and R; Microsoft Excel to include pivot tables, V-lookups, linear regressions, and Boolean indexing; (iii) application of Statistical Modeling (distribution fitting, hypothesis testing and stochastic simulation) and optimization models via Operations Research (linear and quadratic programming and numerical analysis); (iv) onboarding of third party data, financial model vendors and financial services vendors; (v) regulatory and auditing requests and responses in the financial services industry; (vi) managing quantitative and analytic staff, to include technical training (computer programming, financial markets and marketed securities, and applied mathematics); (vii) quantitative and analytic presentations, particularly to Senior Leadership and Partners with no technical background; and (viii) measuring financial risk (Value at Risk, Expected Shortfall, statistical variance, tracking error).
40 hours/week, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Interested individuals apply online at www.pnc.com using keyword R166907. 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.
Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.,
headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Senior Installation Engineer to work in unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. The employee will have to relocate, but travel is not required from any particular location. The Senior Installation Engineer will be responsible for the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of various railway systems and infrastructure. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safe and efficient designs of railway networks. Apply at:
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FLEET MAINTENANCE
COORDINATOR
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Fleet Maintenance
Coordinator to coordinate all support level maintenance for revenue
vehicle bus fleet maintenance completed outside the Bus divisions of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Provides technical aid/support and advice to managers, supervisors and employees in the field. Meets with division maintenance managers, supervisors, maintenance training coordinators and employees on a regular basis to address fleet maintenance issues or problems. Analyzes bus mechanical failures and recommends best course of action to remedy situation and avoid future issues, in cases of mechanical failures and post-accident investigations. Works with PRT personnel, vendors and components manufacturers for support
maintenance at their respective shops and coordinates transport of vehicles to shops. Performs
inspections for new bus builds and operates fleet for testing purposes. Communicates with PRT personnel and vendors about service and maintenance issues.
Essential Functions:
- Directly coordinates and oversees all support level maintenance for fleet maintenance activities completed outside the bus divisions, and all general overall maintenance management activities in support of service delivery.
- Provides technical aid/support and advice to managers, supervisors and employees in the field. Meets with division maintenance managers, supervisors, maintenance training coordinators and employees on a regular basis to address fleet maintenance issues or problems.
- Analyze bus mechanical failures and associated data. Recommend best course of action to remedy the current problem and avoid future issues, writing technical bulletins as needed. This includes mechanical failures as well as post incident investigations such as bus fires and accidents.
Job requirements include:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate’s degree or two (2) years of college in business or related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in maintenance experience with bus fleets and/or heavy automotive vehicles.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with Passenger Endorsement and Air Brake Restriction removed or must possess a valid driver’s license and acquire a Commercial Driver’s License as described above within 90 days of appointment to the position.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.
- Effective and professional communication skills.
- Customer-focused, well organized and results-oriented.
- This is a Safety-Sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under the Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. The person selected for this position may be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.
Preferred attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or directly related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in managing maintenance of bus fleets or other fleets of heavy automotive vehicles and equipment.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Taylor McBride
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
TMcbride@RidePRT.org
EOE
SENIOR TRANSIT SCHEDULER
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Senior Transit Scheduler to support the development and production of efficient operating schedules, production and dissemination of timetables and designing of service to meet the needs of Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the public. Coordinates activities with division personnel. Assists with community outreach to support service planning initiatives.
Accomplishes activities that support the department’s and organization’s Long-Range, Strategic, and Tactical Plans.
Essential Functions:
- Uses HASTUS to develop cost-efficient operation scenarios to support service change recommendations. Supports transit scheduling, routing design and service change activities. Reviews, evaluates, and makes schedule changes to ensure service and schedules are effective and efficient. Responsible for cost effective scheduling of service which includes ensuring the schedules are within budget. Supports activities related to PRT’s ongoing plans and programs.
- Performs the trip building, blocking, run cutting, and other transit scheduling related activities to produce an efficient, effective, and equitable service plan. Develops, prepares and disseminates operating schedules in accordance with provisions of contract agreement; supervises implementation of schedule changes.
Accomplishes the production and distribution of picking materials. Oversees the design, production and distribution of public timetables and other customer information materials related to service.
Job requirements include:
- Associates Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation or Transit Planning, Public Administration or Policy, Economics, Information Systems, Logistics, or directly related field from an accredited school.
- Two (2) years of Scheduling, Planning, Transit Operations, Business, or directly related work.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic with ability to multi-task.
- Strong decision-making and innovative problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential. The ability to gather data and prepare clear and concise reports, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to work independently.
- Demonstrates considerable initiative.
- Proactive and achievement driven.
- Excellent collaboration skills with both internal and external clients.
- Knowledge of research and statistical theories and methods.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple complex projects.
- Knowledge and familiarity with computer systems and database applications.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Valid PA driver’s license must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position.
Preferred attributes:
- Knowledge in transit scheduling software preferably HASTUS or other transit scheduling software is highly desirable
- Knowledge of trip building, blocking, and run cutting.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Danielle Jacobson
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
DJacobson@RidePRT.org
EOE
DIRECTOR OF TRANSIT AMENITIES
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Director of Transit Amenities to be responsible for the strategic direction, training/ development, and daily tasks of the Field Data and Transit Amenities Managers and their staff. Ensures that goals for tasks such as asset inventories, public communications for new projects, and inspection activities are met and that assets are kept in a state of good repair. Assets and programs include: bus stops, bus shelters, park and ride facilities, layover facilities, paper timetables, and wayfinding signage.
Essential Functions:
- Directs activities of the Manager of Transit Amenities and the Manager of Field Data and their staff. Provides direction on Goals and Objectives and meets regularly with staff to deliver feedback on achievement of goals to advance the mission of Port Authority. Responsible for the training/development and guidance for employee development to increase work process efficiencies.
- Responsible for planning and development of transit amenity programs and the public communications related to these programs. Ensures that assets are inventoried on a regular basis to maintain the system’s state of good repair and safety.
Reviews recommendations for implementation of changes to the placement of bus stops. Works with the Planning and Service Development Department, Engineering Departments, contractors, and others as necessary to ensure changes are designed and implemented appropriately.
Job requirements include:
- BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Planning or directly related field from an accredited school. Directly related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in Transportation Planning for mass transit, scheduling, service planning, customer service, asset management, management, or related field. Experience may be substituted by advanced education on a year for year basis.
- Minimum of three (3) years of management experience.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Customer focused, well organized, and results oriented.
- Professional and effective communication skills.
- Valid PA driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
Preferred attributes:
- Knowledge of Port Authority transit system and Allegheny County.
- Asset management experience.
- Union staff management experience.
- Project Management experience.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Missy Ramsey
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
MRamsey@RidePRT.org
EOE
Clerical Assistant for the Federal
Public Defender in Pgh.
The FPDO provides defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. Duties include receptionist in a busy atmosphere, greet visitors, receive/route incoming deliveries, file documents with court, make deliveries to court agencies, process mail, copy/scan legal documents, and other duties as assigned. Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent; motivated and responsible with excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to function independently.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. Salary range is $36,572 – $65,894 depending on experience and education and within federal guidelines. Generous benefits and leave package. Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. and to receive compensation from a federal agency. We value diversity, are committed to equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people affected by the criminal legal system and people from other underrepresented and marginalized groups. To apply, send letter of interest and a current and detailed resume as one file in .pdf format to paw_employment@fd.org. Please reference “2024-12” in the subject line of your email. Applications that do not comply with these
instructions will not be considered. EOE. See full announcement at
https://paw.fd.org/employment.
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