Senior Securities Analyst Associate

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 Senior Securities Analyst Associate within PNC's Asset Management Group Investment Office organization, you will be based in Philadelphia, PA.

This position is with the Custom and Direct Indexing (CDI/THOR) team, a proprietary investment team that sits within the Asset Management Group (AMG) Investment Office. The team employs a systematic investment approach to build portfolios of index constituents, leveraging quantitative optimization methods to balance active risk with client objectives. The team manages approximately $9

Billion in AUM. 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.

• Prior experience with SMA trading, portfolio implementation, and ongoing portfolio maintenance in an investment management environment.
• Familiarity with equity direct indexing solutions, including customization, rebalancing, and tracking error management.
• Strong ability to work with and interpret large datasets; experience sourcing, cleaning, and validating data for analytical use.
• Programming or quantitative skill set (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar), with the ability to build or enhance models, analytics, and automation tools.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets, equity investing, and portfolio construction, with a proactive and self-motivated approach to problem solving.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience using Fact Set and/or Bloomberg.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, regression, and financial time s series.
• Progress toward the CFA designation is strongly preferred.

Provides fixed income research coverage on assigned industry/sectors. Analyzes financial statements, industry data and market dynamics to build a solid credit profile and valuation framework for individual issuers in the fixed income market. Supports issuer and security recommendations with detailed financial statement models, data analysis, and valuation models. Generates portfolio recommendations based on well‑reasoned financial, technical and valuation metrics.

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.

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.

Competencies:

Analytical Thinking, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Managing Multiple Priorities, Problem Solving, Quantitative Research, Quantitative Techniques, Research Analysis.

Work Experience:

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service)…