Head of Investment Data - Asset Management Group

PNC Bank•Philadelphia, 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. As a Head of Investment Data within PNC's Asset Management Group Investment Office organization, you will be based in Philadelphia, PA. This role will define and drive the end-to-end strategy, governance, and operating model for investment data—ensuring high-quality, consistent, and scalable data capabilities that directly support investment decision-making, client outcomes, and business growth. You will operate at the intersection of investment management, data strategy, and operations, partnering closely with senior leadership, including the Investment Office COO, to deliver critical data initiatives across the platform.

Requirements

Proven experience defining and executing investment data strategy and governance frameworks within an investment context
Deep expertise in data sourcing and investment data domains (e.g., market data, reference data, performance, risk)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and operating model design
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex data concepts into business impact
At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required.
Proven leadership experience with a moderate to large scope of responsibility is required.

Nice To Haves

Analytical Thinking
Competitive Advantages
Data Analytics
Data Mining
Data Science
Machine Learning (ML) Competencies
Business Intelligence
Data Administration
Data Architecture
Data Governance
Data Warehousing
Information Management
IT Standards, Procedures & Policies
Modeling: Data, Process, Events, Objects
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Responsibilities

Define and own the Investment Office’s data strategy, establishing a clear vision, roadmap, and priorities aligned with investment and business objectives
Act as the primary business leader for investment data, ensuring alignment across portfolio management, research, risk, and operations
Develop and execute strategy for sourcing and managing third-party investment data
Evaluate data providers and optimize the firm’s data ecosystem for quality, coverage, and cost efficiency
Own and translate business needs into clear data requirements and initiatives, ensuring solutions are aligned to investment workflows
Partner with the Investment Office COO and technology teams to drive execution and delivery of strategic data initiatives
Design and implement a robust data governance framework, including policies, standards, and ownership models
Establish and oversee controls, processes, and data quality standards to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory alignment
Promote standardization of data definitions, usage, and reporting across all investment teams
Manages all aspects of organizational data; establishes and maintains policies and procedures for planning, designing and maintaining an information bank to ensure that data services are delivered in a high-quality and profitable manner.
Provides senior leadership, direction and methodology for analysis, structure and storage of critical organizational data.
Oversees the integrity, infrastructure, maintenance, and extraction of organizational data.
Assists in the development of major organizational activities and goals to ensure important data needs are anticipated, and met.
Reviews and recommends policies and procedures for collecting and managing organization data.

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.