Associate Equities Analyst

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. invites an Associate Equities Analyst to join the Asset Management Group Investment Office in Philadelphia, PA. The role supports securities research, analyzes issuers, and helps build credit and equity insights for portfolio construction.

Strong candidates will have experience in fundamental equity analysis, sector coverage in Energy/Utilities/IT, and proficiency with FactSet and Excel. This is an in-office role emphasizing collaboration with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundamental equity analysis across sectors.
• Ability to navigate and leverage FactSet for reports and decision support.
• Strong writing skills to distill portfolio drivers and benchmark performance.
• Data management and advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in securities research efforts and special projects.
• Runs securities analysis models and generates reports to support portfolio construction.
• Provides industry/sector equity research coverage to establish a foundation in financial analysis.

Skills

Equity analysis

Energy sector

Utilities sector

Information Technology sector

Report writing

Data management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FactSet

Job description

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 Associate Equities Analyst within PNC's Asset Management Group Investment Office organization, you will be based in Philadelphia, PA.

Preferred skills/experience

• Experience in fundamental equity analysis, preferably with exposure to Energy, Utilities or Information Technology. This would include understanding the competitive advantages, margin drivers, sales growth factors, management capabilities, and basic valuation parameters across various industries in these sectors.
• Understanding of FactSet Research Systems. Ability to navigate and understand the various modules within the software to help deliver the reports needed to facilitate decision making for the Advantage Equity team.
• Proficient writing capabilities, with a focus on effectively distilling the basic drivers of portfolio performance relative to respective strategy benchmarks.
• Strong data management and Excel skills.
• Attention to detail – particularly with data retention and the ability to store data related to these projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to work well with the entire team on special projects.
• Ability to think outside the box for new solutions to problems/issues that help the efficiency of the entire team.

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

Participates in securities research efforts and special projects as assigned.

Runs securities analysis models and generates reports to support credit portfolio construction.

Provides industry/sector fixed income research coverage on modest universe of securities with a goal of establishing a foundation in financial statement and security analysis.

Under the guidance of a senior analyst, analyzes financial statements and industry data to build a credit profile for active issuers in fixed income markets.

Begins to make issuer and security-specific recommendations, synthesizing and drawing conclusions from a wide variety of primary and secondary sources of market, industry, and company data.

Employee Expectations

• 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 Skills

Account Management, Budget Management, Capital Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Investment Banking, Price Management, Revenue Recognition, Strategic Objectives, Wealth Management.

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Managing Multiple Priorities, Problem Solving, Quantitative Research, Quantitative Techniques, Research Analysis.

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. 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)

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 [e-mail]. 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.

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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For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve.

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