Portfolio Associate

Position Overview

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 Portfolio Associate – PNC Institutional Asset Management (IAM) organization, you will be based in Phoenix, Bellevue, Denver or Irvine. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.

As a Portfolio Associate at PNC, you will play a key role in supporting the Institutional Asset Management (IAM) Team in the West Region. This position provides critical support for investment and sales professionals responsible for PNC's Institutional Asset Management solutions for nonprofits, corporations, retirement plans, unions, insurance entities, and other institutional clients. You will collaborate with the team to provide a wide range of investment, client reporting, administrative, and sales support. Tasks include:
• Prepare client reports, portfolio book reviews & other related reporting. Ensure performance, data and numbers are accurate and ready for client consumption.
• Assist Investment Team with portfolio rebalances and/or trade preparation/modeling.
• Maintain client account level details in various systems.
• Become an expert on all relevant systems (CRM - Salesforce, Seismic, Co-Pilot, our proprietary trust system, FactSet, Tableau, etc.).
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in systems & process enhancement initiatives.
• Prospect research: assist sales team with ad hoc research on companies, 990s, 10ks, 5500s other requests as needed.
• Provide summary reports ahead of client meetings that include key personnel, business opportunities and any relevant company news.
• Assist with preparing decks for finals presentations.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Engages in investment and fiduciary administrative activities under the direction and oversight of an Investment Advisor and Fiduciary Advisor. Executes activities required by PNC or governing document in which PNC serves as trustee, guardian or agent. Assists with compliance of all legal and fiduciary regulations, policies and procedures.
• Utilizes the full breadth of the fiduciary platform and systems in order to support the investment management and fiduciary business and assure the highest level of risk management control and compliance. Administers assigned accounts in accordance with documents, state law, policy and procedure.
• Responsible for risk management and the resolution of legal and compliance related issues for assigned accounts. Communicates with Investment Advisor and Fiduciary Advisor, solves problems, and escalates anticipated or known client issues/concerns
• Customizes customer communications or presentations to provide investment and/or fiduciary advice to meet client needs for assigned accounts. Prepares appropriate analysis and recommendations for advisor or committee review.
• Assists with the maintenance and growth of assets under management by working with relationship team. Supports efforts to identify other bank products and services that would benefit client.

• 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.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Decision Making, Finance Strategy, Investment Management, Legal Practices, Real Estate Settlements, Revenue Recognition, Risk Assessments

Competencies

Account Management, Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Effective Communications, Fiduciary Responsibilities, Problem Solving

Work Experience

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.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $45,000.00 – $97,500.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/15/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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; 8 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 Your PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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.

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