Finance Associate - Asset Management Group

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Finance Associate in support of the Asset Management Group provides analytical, forecasting, and accounting support to business leaders, enabling informed decision-making through accurate financial reporting and actionable insights. This role supports both traditional banking and fee-based investment management businesses, including loans, deposits (net interest income), and fee-based products tied to assets under management (AUM).

Requirements

Financial systems such as Hyperion Essbase and database/reporting tools (SQL-based preferred)
Advanced Excel for analysis, modeling, and reporting
General Ledger and EROD knowledge
Strong foundation in accounting principles (general ledger, reconciliations, accruals)
Experience with financial forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis
Ability to analyze data and translate findings into business insights
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Bachelors
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Account Analysis
Accounting Research
Decision Making
Finance Strategy
Financial Accounting
Financial Reporting and Analysis
People Management
Results-Oriented

Responsibilities

Prepares timely, accurate, and concise financial reports that enable informed decision-making by stakeholders.
Produces detailed revenue, expense, and staffing forecasts, leveraging data to develop strategic insights and improve budget and forecast accuracy.
Supports the annual budgeting process and ongoing monthly forecast cycles, while contributing to the development of long-term strategic plans.
Develops key financial forecasts, metric-driven performance dashboards, and actionable business insights for leaders and executives.
Performs ad hoc analysis and generates custom reports to address evolving business needs.
Partners with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Facilitates audit, regulatory, and investor requests by delivering accurate and timely information.
Proactively identifies control issues, ensures resolution, and maintains strong internal control processes.
Builds effective working relationships across departments, navigating professional interactions to drive alignment, collaboration, and shared business success.
Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and performance dashboards supporting business leaders
Contribute to annual budget planning, monthly forecasting, and long-term strategic initiatives
Analyze AUM, fee-based revenue, market trends, and portfolio performance
Support accounting functions including general ledger activities, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis
Assist with financial close processes and ensure accuracy of financial data
Generate ad hoc analysis and custom reporting to support decision-making
Support audit, regulatory, and SOX compliance processes while maintaining strong controls
Supports Asset Management Group across: Traditional banking (loans, deposits, net interest income) Fee-based investment management (AUM, fee revenue, brokerage, insurance)
Partners with teams focused on: Budgeting, forecasting, and headcount planning Expense management Investment management and fee-based reporting Accounting – general ledger entries and reconciliations
Contributes to reporting and analysis of: Assets under management (AUM) Fee forecasting Regional and product-level performance

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