Associate Program Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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 an Analyst within PNC's C&IB Financials & Diversified organization, you will be based across the PNC footprint.
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.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
By joining one of PNC's Development Programs, you can explore your potential through hands-on experience in a professional environment. This is an excellent opportunity to begin exploring your career goals, in addition to growing your skills in key areas. The goal of PNC's Development Program is to move analysts from development roles into production roles in one of PNC's lines of business.
Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB) offers strategic insight and financial solutions for businesses, organizations, municipalities, and nonprofits throughout the United States and internationally. The Corporate Banking - Financials and Diversified track provides a broad exposure to business units within C&IB, structured development on-the-job, and formal classroom learning including an intensive 6-week credit training program designed to establish PNC's core competencies. Analysts possess strong problem-solving ability, interest in mastering complex products, a strong work ethic and a highly competitive nature.
The Corporate Banking - Financials and Diversified track includes segments in the following lines of business:

• Financial Institutions Group - serves and advises clients with industry expertise in Insurance and Diversified Financial Institutions

• Diversified Industries Group - Serves and advises clients with industry expertise in:

• Power & Utilities

• Infrastructure

• Energy

• Metals & Mining

The Corporate Banking - Financials and Diversified track is an engaging 2-3-year experience designed to equip you with the foundational and transferable skills that will enable you to navigate a successful career in banking. Financials and Diversified analysts will master PNC's product set to excel in analytics, credit, relationship management, sales, and financial modeling.
Working at PNC means being part of a collaborative, diverse and supportive team, who will be as dedicated to your development as they are to serving our clients. You will enter the program as part of a cohort giving you an immediate peer network dispersed throughout the bank and will spend the first few months in a classroom setting gaining knowledge on credit solutions and risk management.
While in the development program, you will cover and support a specific region and will sit in one of PNC's hub locations, which include: Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, New York, NY, and Pittsburgh, PA. Not all segments are available in all locations.
Learn more about PNC's Development Programs by visiting www.pnc.jobs/students
Job Profile:
Participates as an analyst in the CCB- Financials & Diversified track development program.

• Performs or assists the core activities of the group by applying knowledge learned to drive business results (e.g., deal, sales, or process support, internal or external customer interaction, or supporting internal projects). Works under supervision and may have limited approval and/or exception authority.

• Participates in social learning within the organization (e.g., identifies and networks with business representatives and peers, participates in mentoring, job shadowing and community outreach).

• Participates in formal learning (e.g., classroom, web-based or virtual) and completes related activities and projects.

• Supports the internal and external customer experience by always providing excellent service; takes accountability and ensures problem resolution.

Required Education and Experience:

• Preferred business relevant majors (e.g., Finance, Accounting, IT, Economics, Marketing, Math, Statistics, HR, Management, Communications, Business Law, Psychology, Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Actuarial Sciences).

• Minimum GPA 3.2.

• Roles at this level are filled by recent university / college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills. Includes individuals joining the organization through a corporate development/training program.

PNC provides equal 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.
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.

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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.
Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Information Capture, Products and Services, Project Management, Self-Directed Growth and Development
Work Experience
Roles at this level are filled by recent university / college graduates with little or no professional experience, but possessing relevant skills. Includes individuals joining the organization through a Corporate development/ training program. 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)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $39,100.00 - $126,500.00
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 08/03/2026, 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. 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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