Portfolio Analytics & Strategy Specialist

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with PNC match

Pension and stock purchase plans

Paid holidays and vacation days

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Portfolio Analytics & Strategy Specialist to join the Data, Modeling, and Analytical organization.

You will run complex performance, risk and operational analytics and develop methods to assess market, credit and operational risk of financial products. You will collaborate with business, credit, data and model development partners to design tests, implement reporting, and support risk appetite governance to drive profitable lending

Qualifications

• University/college degree required, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• Specific certifications are often required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, certifications, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and regulatory reporting and analyses to maintain controls over the financial and regulatory reporting processes.
• Run complex business performance, risk and operational analytics.
• Develop analytical methods/models to assess market, credit and/or operational risk of new and existing financial products.
• Leverage business/product expertise to analyze large datasets, improve risk-adjusted returns, and communicate conclusions.
• Establish baselines for strategies and track actual performance to expectations.
• Apply predictive models and data to develop segmentation and targeting for portfolio strategies.
• Collaborate with internal/external information suppliers and partners to design, develop, and monitor test designs and reporting to track and enhance strategies.
• Design and enhance standard reporting suites for regular product/portfolio reviews.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Credit Risks

Data Analytics

Financial Analysis

Model Development

Operational Risks

Quantitative Models

Risk Appetite

Education

Bachelor'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 Portfolio Analytics & Strategy Specialist within PNC's Data, Modeling, and Analytical 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

Provides financial and regulatory reporting and analyses to maintain adequate controls over the financial and regulatory reporting processes. Responsible for running complex business performance, risk and operational analytics. May include the development of analytical methods/models to assess market, credit and/or operational risk of new and existing financial products. Leverages business / product expertise to rigorously analyze large datasets, improve risk adjusted returns, deliver profitable growth, and communicate conclusions. Synthesizes analytical results and develops, recommends, and implements business strategies that improve lending decisions, assist in managing risk, increase revenues, reduce exposure to losses, meet business goals, and improve performance. Establishes baselines for strategies and tracks actual performance to expectations. Applies predictive models, third party data, and other tools to develop and execute appropriate segmentation and targeting for acquisition and portfolio strategies to provide insight into portfolio risk. Manages engagements with internal and external information suppliers ensuring solution is fit for purpose while maintaining appropriate governance and oversight. Works with business, credit, data, and model development partners to design, develop, and monitor test designs and analytical reporting to track and enhance strategies. Designs / enhances standard reporting suites for regular product / portfolio reviews. Collaborates with the line of business, Finance, and Risk partners to assess and establish credit risk appetite and to understand its implications, as well as to establish policies and procedures governing the identification, monitoring, and management of risk appetite.

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, Credit Risks, Data Analytics, Financial Analysis, Model Development, Operational Risks, Quantitative Models, Risk Appetite

Competencies

• Analytical Approach
• Banking Products
• Big Data Management and Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Credit Risk
• Mathematics of Financial Instruments
• Operational Risk
• Performance Measurement
• Predictive Analytics
• Pricing Models and Analytics
• Regulatory Environment - Financial Services
• Risk Management Banking

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

Bachelors Certifications No Required Certification(s) Licenses No Required License(s) Language Assessments No Required or Preferred Language Assessments.

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $91,000.00 – $160,000.00

This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/30/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

• 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
• 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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Company Overview

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.

Why join PNC

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