Data Scientist Sr

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead analytical projects based in Pittsburgh, PA. You will guide data gathering, processing, and mining of large datasets, and develop ML-driven models to forecast business outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with data architects, analysts, engineers, and visualization experts to deliver data-driven solutions and actionable insights for management.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Masters degree is specified for the role.
• Certifications may be required depending on the team and project.

Responsibilities

• Leads the implementation of analytical projects using large structured and unstructured data.
• Directs data gathering, processing, and mining of complex datasets.
• Develops algorithms with machine learning to predict outcomes and guide decisions.
• Runs analytical experiments to find opportunities for optimization.
• Presents insights to management using visualization and storytelling.
• Collaborates with data architects, analysts, engineers, and visualization experts.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Data Analytics

Data Mining

Data Science

Machine Learning

Problem Solving

Education

Master's degree

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 SR. within PNC’s Data, Modeling, and Analytics organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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

• Leads the implementation of 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.
• Leads the development of algorithms using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques like machine learning to predict business outcomes and recommend optimal actions to management.
• Leads analytical experiments in a methodical manner to find opportunities for product and process optimization.
• Presents business insights to management using visualization technologies and data storytelling.
• Partners with Data Architects, Data Analysts, Data Engineers and Visualization Experts to develop data‑driven solutions for the business.

• 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

• Analytical Thinking
• 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, with 5+ years of industry‑relevant experience. Specific certificates 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

Certification(s)

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

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.

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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. 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.