Strategy & Planning Specialist Senior

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•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. 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. 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. Job Description Supports one or more strategic enterprise initiatives to understand, analyze, develop, recommend, and deliver strategy and planning solutions. Defines the business problem, identifies issues and implements a planned approach for one or more initiatives. Defines and obtains data collection, research and reporting activities for assigned initiatives. Analyzes and recommends solutions for key initiatives. Works with more senior team members to develop and deliver presentations. Collaborates with the line of business and/or multiple line of businesses to implement recommended solutions. At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

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.
University / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry 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

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.
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.

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.