Lead Data Scientist — Production AI for Banking

PNC Financial Services Group; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription coverage + dental

401(k) match, pension, stock plans

Paid holidays

Vacation days 15-25

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group is looking for a lead-level Data Scientist to drive end-to-end analytics from data gathering to production AI deployment in Home Lending. This onsite role spans multiple locations including Pittsburgh, Tysons Corner, and East Brunswick, applying advanced analytics to deliver production-ready AI solutions for business users.

You will lead a team, shape data-driven strategy, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and visualization experts to translate large-scale

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing agentic LLM workflows using Azure AI Foundry/OpenAI.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark.
• Experience with prompt governance, responsible AI, and model validation.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Masters degree required; PhD or certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and consult on analytical projects that use structured and unstructured data to generate actionable business insights.
• Oversee data gathering, data processing, and data mining for large and complex datasets.
• Provide deep technical expertise to grow analytics team data science capabilities.
• Represent PNC by understanding business needs and challenges, and offering thought leadership on data science activities internally and externally.
• Supervise the implementation of advanced analytics projects, including helping other data scientists communicate analytical processes and outcomes to management.
• Collaborate with Data Architects, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, and Visualization Experts to develop data-driven solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Azure AI Foundry

OpenAI

Prompt governance

Responsible AI

Model validation

Data science leadership

8+ years experience

Education

Masters degree

PhD or certifications desirable

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

OpenAI

Job description

PNC Financial Services Group is looking for a lead-level Data Scientist to drive end-to-end analytics from data gathering to production AI deployment in Home Lending. This onsite role spans multiple locations including Pittsburgh, Tysons Corner, and East Brunswick, applying advanced analytics to deliver production-ready AI solutions for business users.

You will lead a team, shape data-driven strategy, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and visualization experts to translate large-scale