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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 a Summer Intern 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
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 one or multiple specific lines 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, 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. Interns 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, Diversified Financial Institutions, Leasing and Transportation Finance, and Fintech

• 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 10-week experience designed to introduce you to the foundational and transferable skills required to navigate a successful career in banking. Financials and Diversified interns will gain exposure to PNC's product set to excel in analytics, credit, relationship management, sales, and financial modeling.
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 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 Summer Internship Programs 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), 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.
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, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Information Capture, Initiative, Products and Services, 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
No 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 08/03/2026, 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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