Senior Economist

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the firm's monthly U.S. and regional economic forecast, providing analytical insight and commentary on key macroeconomic trends.
• Produce and co-author weekly economic updates, summarizing recent data releases, policy developments, and financial market movements.
• Conduct in-depth research projects on topics such as inflation, labor markets, monetary policy, and sectoral trends, supporting client-facing publications and internal strategy discussions.
• Develop written materials and presentations that communicate economic insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate across the economics team and with business partners, helping shape the firm's economic narrative and strategic outlook.
• 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
• Forecasts economic and financial conditions using computer modeling. Utilizes domestic and international data and analytics for communication to internal and external audiences.
• Using independent discretion on data points, analyzes national, international, regional, financial, and industry economic conditions and prospects
• Communicates economic and financial conditions through written reports and presentations to internal and external audiences, including senior management
• Develops and/or maintains computer economic and financial models. Prepares economic forecasts
• Provides economic and financial analysis to media
• 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. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
• Preferred Skills
• Analytical Thinking, Communication, Competitive Advantages, Corporate Finance, Decision Making, Financial Decision Making
• Competencies
• Data Gathering and Analysis, Data Gathering and Reporting, Economics, Effective Communications, Global Economic Analysis (GEA), Investment Risk Economics and Finance, Investments, Market Risk, Public Relations, Statistics and Actuarial Modeling
• Work Experience
• Education
• Bachelors
• Certifications
• No Required Certification(s)
• Licenses
• No Required License(s)
• Pay Transparency
• Base Salary: $134,400.00 - $249,600.00
• Salaries 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 03/09/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Senior Economist within PNC's Asset & Liability Management organization, you will be based in New York City, NY. The Senior Economist will play a central role in developing the firm's economic outlook and research publications. This is a research position focused on rigorous economic analysis, clear communication, and thought leadership on the U.S. and regional economy.

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