Data Scientist Lead - Data & Automation - Responsible AI

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 112,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension and stock purchase plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist Lead for the AI Governance & Oversight organization.

The role is based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville OH, Dallas TX, or Birmingham AL, and focuses on stewarding Responsible AI principles across the enterprise. The position requires leading governance forums, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment of AI solutions with Responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• University degree required; Masters degree or higher is desirable.
• Industry experience typically 8+ years; certifications often required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable mix of education, certification and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Directs and consults on analytical projects leveraging structured and unstructured data.
• Leads data gathering, processing and mining of large datasets.
• Provides deep technical data science expertise to analytics teams.
• Represents PNC and provides thought leadership in data science activities.
• Supervises advanced analytics projects and helps present results to management.
• Partners with Data Architects, Analysts, Engineers and Visualization experts to develop data-driven solutions.

Skills

AI Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Competitive Advantages

Data Analytics

Data Mining

Data Science

Machine Learning (ML)

Education

Masters Certifications No Required Certification(s)

Licenses No Required License(s)

Language Assessments No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Tools

Power BI

Python

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 a Data Scientist Lead within PNC's Data & Automation - AI Governance & Oversight organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville OH, Dallas TX, or Birmingham AL.

• Serves as the steward of the enterprise’s Responsible AI principles, providing oversight for their interpretation, implementation, and ongoing evolution across the organization.
• Leads the operations of the cross-functional Responsible AI Governance Forum, including agenda development, stakeholder engagement, decision tracking, and preparation of the enterprise’s annual Responsible AI report.
• Partners with HR, Ethics, Compliance, and other key stakeholders to define and drive enterprise-wide adoption of Responsible and Ethical AI practices, including training requirements and AI use case engagement processes.
• Reviews proposed and deployed AI solutions to ensure alignment with Responsible AI principles, identifies potential risks, and provides recommendations or escalates concerns as needed.
• Coordinates external academic research partnerships focused on advancing responsible and ethical AI practices within the financial services industry.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with senior leaders across the organization, facilitating discussions, driving alignment, and coordinating initiatives involving multiple executive stakeholders.
• Effectively communicates complex AI governance, risk, and compliance topics to executive audiences through presentations, briefings, and leadership-level discussions.
• Develops and delivers polished executive presentations, reports, and communications to support governance forums, strategic decision-making, and enterprise AI initiatives.
• Demonstrates exceptional executive presence, influencing skills, and the ability to engage confidently with leaders at all levels of the organization.

Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Suite and preferred proficiencies include: Power BI and Python.

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

Directs and consults on analytical projects that leverage vast amounts of structured and unstructured data to extract actionable business insights.

• Directs the data gathering, data processing and data mining of large and complex datasets.
• Provides deep technical expertise to advance the data science capabilities of analytics teams.
• Serves as a representative of PNC; understands the needs and challenges PNC is facing and provides thought leadership around data science activities both internally and externally.
• Supervises the implementation of advanced analytics projects, and as an expert in the field, helps other data scientists present the analytical processes and outcomes to management.
• Partners with Data Architects, Data Analysts, Data Engineers and Visualization Experts to develop data-driven solutions for the business.

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/licencures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

• AI Risk Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Competitive Advantages
• Data Analytics
• Data Mining
• Data Science
• Machine Learning (ML)

Competencies

• Data Architecture
• Data Mining
• Disruptive Innovation
• Information Capture
• Machine Learning
• Modeling: Data
• Process
• Events
• Objects
• Prototyping
• Query and Database Access Tools

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. 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

• Masters Certifications No Required Certification(s)
• Licenses No Required License(s)
• Language Assessments No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $112,000.00 – $228,000.00 Salaries 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.

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

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. 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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Why join us

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. Check out the top reasons to join PNC. PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page.