Lead Data Scientist – Data, Modeling & Analytics

PNC

. Direct and consult on analytical projects using structured and unstructured data to extract actionable business insights .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $134,400 - $249,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing advanced analytics projects, leveraging strong skills in Python, SQL, and PySpark. Proven ability to lead data science teams and deliver actionable insights using machine learning and AI solutions within the Home Lending or retail banking domain.

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Python ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyPySpark ExpertiseMachine Learning ModelingData Science Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Agentic LLM WorkflowsBacktesting at ScalePrompt GovernanceResponsible AIModel Validation

Soft Skills

Customer-Focused Decision-MakingThought Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Azure AI FoundryOpenAI

Industry Keywords

Home LendingRetail BankingEnterprise Risk ManagementFederal Deposit Insurance ActSAFE ActFINRA Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePySparkPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and consult on analytical projects using structured and unstructured data to extract actionable business insights
Direct data gathering, processing, and mining of large and complex datasets
Provide deep technical expertise to advance data science capabilities of analytics teams
Represent PNC and provide thought leadership on data science activities internally and externally
Supervise implementation of advanced analytics projects
Help data scientists present analytical processes and outcomes to management
Partner with Data Architects, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, and Visualization Experts to develop data-driven business solutions
Assess and manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in support of PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Maintain customer-focused decision-making and develop customized customer solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience designing agentic LLM workflows using Azure AI Foundry/OpenAI
Experience with propensity and machine learning modeling
Experience with backtesting at scale
Strong Python, SQL, and PySpark skills
Home Lending or retail banking domain knowledge
Experience with prompt governance, responsible AI, and model validation
Proven ability to lead data science teams and deliver production AI solutions to business users
University/college degree typically required for roles at this level
Master's degree listed under Education
Typically 8+ years of industry-relevant experience
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must meet applicable Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act requirements and, for registered roles, SAFE Act and/or FINRA requirements
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
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
Additional benefits based on years of service
Incentive eligibility based upon company, business and/or individual performance