Corporate Development Intern Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Profile
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 Intern within PNC's Commercial and Corporate Banking organization, you will be within PNC's 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

• As a PNC Intern, you will participate in a "best-in-class" internship program. During this 10-week program, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a specific line of business, expand the tools you need to launch your career and complement your education with real-world job experience.  

  Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB) offers strategic insight and financial solutions for businesses, municipalities and nonprofits throughout the U.S. Working in C&IB provides you the opportunity to be exposed to multiple disciplines of banking, enabling you to hone your financial and client-facing skills across many industries and develop deep understanding of PNC’s product suite.   

  As a Commercial & Corporate Banking intern, your primary role will be to support experienced bankers in their engagement with PNC’s client base. The program enables you to observe and explore advising, managing, and servicing customer relationships in a variety of business segments, including:    

  • Commercial Banking – Serves and advises companies with annual revenues between $20 million and $100 million.   

  • Corporate Banking – Serves and advises companies with annual revenue in excess of $100 million.  

  • Healthcare–  Serves and advises for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare and healthcare related companies.   

  • Specialty Industries - Serves and advises businesses and organizations  in specific industries such as Food and Beverage, Technology, Chemicals and Plastics, HealthSI, and more.  

  • Public Finance – Serves and advises local or major government entities, higher education institutions and not-for-profits.  

  • Credit Products Group – Structures loans, underwrites transactions, and manages a loan portfolio for various segments including Corporate Banking, Diversified Industries Group, Public Finance and Financial Institutions Group, etc.  

  Interns will not only support a variety of businesses at PNC, but also a growing national franchise. While an intern, you will cover and support a specific region and will sit in one of PNC’s hub locations, which may include but are not limited to:   

  • Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, ,Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA Houston, TX, Irvine, CA, and Phoenix, AZ

  Learn more about PNC’s Summer Internships by visiting www.pnc.jobs/students.   

  Job Profile:   

  Participates as an intern in the PNC summer internship program.  

  • Supports the core activities of the client team and line of business by applying knowledge to drive business results (e.g., deal, sales, 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 a structured program that includes some classroom learning and a case study.   

  Required Education and Experience:   

  • Working toward bachelor’s degree, preferred business relevant majors (e.g., Finance, Accounting, IT, Economics, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics, HR, Management, Communications, Business Law, Psychology, Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Actuarial Sciences), sophomore or junior status, Minimum GPA 3.2.  

  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.  

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.

CompetenciesAccuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Information Capture, Initiative, Products and Services, Self-Directed Growth and Development Work ExperienceRoles 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. EducationNo Degree Pay Transparency Base Salary: $18.00 – $35.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. Application Window Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/05/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion. 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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