Business Analytics Lead

PNC Financial Services Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Business Analytics Lead to drive data-driven decisions across functions. You will lead analytics, mentor teammates, and partner with clients to implement analytical solutions using Python, PySpark, SQL, JupyterHub, and Microsoft Copilot.

This role emphasizes problem solving, stakeholder communication, and delivering impactful insights to senior management, with an in-office culture that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Strong Python, PySpark and SQL skills with data analytics delivery.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional analytics projects.
• Experience communicating results to senior leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

• Leads analytics processes across functions, mentoring junior staff.
• Consults with clients on tool strategy, data quality and BI solutions.
• Determines analytic approach and supports development and enhancements.
• Guides peers on complex analytic methods and communicates conclusions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business intelligence

Data-driven decision making

Data integration

Strategic planning

Python

PySpark

SQL

JupyterHub

Microsoft Copilot

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

Python

PySpark

SQL

JupyterHub

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID: R228814

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 Business Analytics Lead within PNC's Data, Modeling and Analytics organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. We are looking for a Business Analytics Lead with strong skills in Python, PySpark, SQL, JupyterHub, and Microsoft Copilot, along with a natural curiosity and passion for solving challenging business problems. The ideal candidate doesn’t stop at answering the question they are asked—they seek to understand the underlying problem, uncover new insights, challenge assumptions, and continuously pursue better solutions. They are energized by complex work, persistent in overcoming obstacles, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. PNC is an in‑office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Leads the analytics processes across multiple functions or business units leveraging an array of complex analytical tools to create data driven solutions. Serves as mentor to more junior employees.
• Consults with clients and mentors consultants on tool and strategy implementation and monitoring, statistical scoring, business intelligence, data quality, and analytical product/solution development.
• Determines the optimal analytic approach and supports development, implementation and enhancements.
• Assists peers with guidance on analytic approaches related to more complex solutions.
• Conceptualizes, develops and continuously optimizes analytical solutions for business leadership to enable data driven decision making.
• Analyzes results and makes recommendations for key business partners and senior management or communicates 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/licences needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Concept Development
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Data Integration
• Market Research
• Performance Metrics
• Qualitative Research
• Strategic Planning

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Business Analytics
• Consulting
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Emerging Technologies

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelor’s

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, and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. PNC also provides paid time off, including maternity and/or parental leave, up to 11 paid holidays each year, 9 occasional absence days each year (unless otherwise required by law), and 15 to 25 vacation days each year depending on career level and years of service.

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 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 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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