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Position OverviewAt 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 a Business Analytics Consultant Senior within PNC's C&IB Data Analytics organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA; Cleveland, OH; Tyson's Corner, VA; Washington, DC; or Wilmington, DE.
Role Overview:
As a Business Analytics Consultant within PNC's Corporate and Institutional Banking division (C&IB), you will join the Data Analytics and Solutions team to work on various strategic initiatives across the C&IB line of business. You will leverage analytical tools and emerging technologies, including AI, to create innovative data products and streamlined solutions to drive C&IB's business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Leverage analytical tools to provide business and technical expertise to create data driven solutions in support of the business' data needs.
Consult with business partners on data solution development. Understand business strategy, audience, implementation plan and monitoring requirements.
Determine the optimal analytic approach, execute standard best practices around development, validation, end user testing and continued enhancements.
Analyze results and make recommendations for key business partners and senior management or communicate conclusions from complex analytical solutions to a wide range of audiences.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related analytical discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field.
Advanced SQL skills with demonstrated experience performing complex queries, joins, data manipulation, and data wrangling.
Strong understanding of database structures, relational databases, and data management principles.
Experience using TOAD or similar database management/query tools.
Proven ability to analyze, validate, and transform large, complex datasets into meaningful business insights.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing and developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or comparable business intelligence tools.
Experience enhancing, modernizing, and automating reporting and analytics solutions.
Knowledge of Python, R, or other analytical programming languages.
Experience with Generative AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics techniques.
Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered analytics workflows.
Banking, financial services, or corporate banking industry experience.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

• Leverages complex analytical tools to provide business and technical expertise for the analytics process, tools and useful applications across multiple functions or business units to create data driven solutions.
• Consulting to clients on tool and strategy implementation and monitoring, statistical scoring, business intelligence, data quality, and analytical product / solution development.
• Determining the optimal analytic approach and supporting development, implementation and enhancements.
• Conceptualizing, developing and continuously optimizing analytical solutions for business leadership to enable data driven decision making.
• Analyze results and make recommendations for key business partners and senior management or communicate conclusions from complex analytical solutions to a wide range of audiences.

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.

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 SkillsAnalytical Thinking, Business Intelligence (BI), Concept Development, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integration, Market Research, Performance Metrics, Qualitative Research, Strategic PlanningCompetenciesAnalytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business Analytics, Consulting, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Emerging TechnologiesWork ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)Language AssessmentsNo Required or Preferred Language AssessmentsPay TransparencyBase Salary: $75,000.00 - $137,500.00Salaries 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 WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/07/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.BenefitsPNC 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, visitpncthrive.com.

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