Manager Research Associate II

PNC • Philadelphia, PA

1d • 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 Manager Research Associate II within PNC's Asset Management Group organization, you will be based in Philadelphia, PA. Under limited direction, performs analysis, due diligence research, monitoring and analytical activities for a variety of investment portfolio disciplines. Participates in manager interviews. Actively learns and incorporates due diligence processes and/or portfolio analyses into daily activities. Gathers information and independently generates reports. Supports team members to ensure that appropriate investment managers are reviewed, selected for the platform and/or portfolios and monitored. Uses applicable systems to gather information and produce reports. Introduces new investment managers onto the platform and/or into portfolios by providing a robust analysis surrounding the fit of a sector or manager within an overall asset allocation framework. Researches and compiles information to team members to be included in final reports. May join specialists in authoring and presenting final reports. 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.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• 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.
• Bachelors

Nice To Haves

• Related industry experience in investment management, investment research, and/or portfolio analytics
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• CFA or pursuing CFA designation
• Analytical Thinking
• Asset Management
• Capital Management
• Due Diligence
• Financial Management
• General Ledger (GL)
• Process Control
• Revenue Recognition
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Data Analysis
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Industry Knowledge
• Influencing
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Environment - Financial Services

Responsibilities

• Under direction, perform analysis, due diligence research, monitoring, and analytical activities for a variety of investment portfolio disciplines. Participate in manager interviews.
• Actively learn and incorporate due diligence processes and/or portfolio analyses into daily activities. Gather information and independently generate reports.
• Support senior team members to ensure that appropriate investment managers are reviewed, selected for the platform and/or portfolios, and monitored. Use applicable systems to gather information and produce reports.
• Assist in introduction of new investment managers onto the platform and/or into portfolios by providing a robust analysis surrounding the fit of a sector or manager within an overall asset allocation framework.
• Research and compile information to be included in final reports to senior team members. May join analysts in authoring and presenting final reports.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees