Senior Investment Advisor - Institutional Asset Management

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 Investment Advisor within PNC's Institutional Asset Management organization, you will be based in Chicago, IL.

Reporting to the Institutional Asset Management Market Managing Director, the Senior Investment Advisor will deliver OCIO (Outsourced Chief Investment Officer) solutions to our growing institutional client base of non-profit organizations, defined benefit pension plans, higher education institutions, and corporations across the market. Responsibilities include relationship management with existing clients, managing investment portfolios in accordance with the investment policy statement, while also developing and implementing strategic and tactical asset allocation changes based on each client's unique needs.

The ideal candidate has passion for global markets with an extensive background serving institutional investment clients with liability-focused portfolios, alternative investment strategies, and institutional level investment vehicles. A proven history of presenting firm views, resources, and capabilities to advanced investment committees (of all sizes) is critical. The Senior Investment Advisor should be comfortable serving as the primary local investment resource who will frequently represent PNC Institutional Asset Management to current and prospective clients. This includes interacting with C-suite executives and business leaders, both internally and externally in marketplace.

The Senior Investment Advisor is expected to play a critical role in supporting the development of new business opportunities and collaborating with team members to help deliver investment solutions and services to prospective clients.

The CFA® designation is preferred.

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

• Manages accounts in accordance with investment objectives that have been developed with the client. Depending on line of business, may provide specialized advice and partnership with specialists supporting the portfolio investment strategy, objectives, and health of the strategy.
• Responsible for delivering the PNC investment experience to clients, providing actionable advice, market insight and reporting on investment results. Maintains expert level knowledge of complex investment and asset management strategies.
• Responsible for maintaining and growing assets under management. Additionally supports and may lead the sales efforts of the business through the introduction and expansion of financial services to the client.
• Executes risk management practices through the adherence to PNC's policies and procedures. May help provide direction to investment professionals.

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.

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
Accountability, Budget Management, Competitive Advantages, Decision Making, Finance Strategy, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Relationship Management

Competencies
Client Relationship Management, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Investment Consulting, Portfolio Management, Products and Services, Value Selling

Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. Specific certifications are often required. 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: $96,000.00 - $262,200.00

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 05/21/2026, 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; 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.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. 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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