Strategy & Planning Specialist (Data Analysis)

PNC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • 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 Strategy & Planning Specialist within PNC's Retail- Strategy and Planning 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. We are seeking a versatile and strategic professional with an executive mindset to drive profitability and deliver impactful results. This role requires a blend of analytical expertise, technological understanding, and leadership skills to own projects end-to-end and foster innovation. This role requires 2+ years of relevant required experience Job Description Supports a strategic enterprise initiative to understand, analyze, develop and implement strategy and planning solutions. Supports team in defining business and/or multiple lines of businesses problems, issues and solutions. Participates in data collection, research and reporting activities for assigned initiatives. Provides analysis and solution recommendation for key enterprise initiatives. Participates in development of presentations. Collaborates with senior Strategy and Planning teams to identify solutions. 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

• Executive mindset with a focus on profitability and strategic impact.
• Exceptional communication skills for clear and effective collaboration.
• Strong data-driven approach, including the ability to find, interpret, and analyze data.
• Technical proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, and familiarity with coding-based analysis.
• Ability to dig into details, understand systems and processes, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability, with a take-charge attitude and commitment to project success.
• Passion for growth, innovation, and networking.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Branding
• Change Management
• Creative Process
• Design Thinking
• Innovation
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Personal Initiative
• Strategic Planning

Responsibilities

• Act as the CEO of your projects, demonstrating ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to achieving objectives.
• Brainstorm and crowdsource opportunities to improve PNC’s operational efficiency.
• Perform detailed analysis of financial statements and operational metrics using tools such as Excel, SQL, SAS, and Python to size and prioritize opportunities.
• Understand and optimize technology and business processes, synthesizing details into actionable strategies.
• Analyze complex data sets to uncover insights and inform decision-making.
• Drive execution of opportunities to delivery performing any task needed to get the job done.
• Grow and expand professional networks through collaboration and thought leadership throughout all of retail and across all the shared service organizations.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees