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PNC Bank

55,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1865

What's the Company Culture Like at PNC Bank?

PNC Bank Employee Perspectives

The team has an awesome culture of really being open and not afraid to ask tough questions and get honest feedback. I think we’ve developed a culture of ‘let’s focus on fixing what’s wrong and what happened,’ as opposed to finger pointing and placing blame on people.

James White
James White, Senior Enterprise Infrastructure Manager

PNC’s culture is rooted in a deep sense of responsibility to the communities it serves, with philanthropy, volunteerism and community investment reflecting a broader commitment to doing what’s right and creating meaningful, lasting impact beyond banking.

“Our culture is built on a set of values and a commitment by our employees to always do what we know to be right by those we serve.”

Bill Demchak
Bill Demchak, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

PNC’s culture is rooted in strong corporate values that shape how employees collaborate, serve customers and engage with their communities. These values guide day-to-day interactions, reinforce shared priorities and help create an environment where employees can contribute meaningfully while building lasting relationships with customers.

“At PNC, our corporate values define how we live and how we engage with our colleagues, customers and the communities where we do business. They are foundational to our culture and help us stay focused on our priorities. We work together each day to continually cultivate our relationships with our customers and to foster a work environment where all employees can make meaningful contributions to the company's success.”

Gina Coleman
Gina Coleman, Culture & Engagement Executive
From the article: About Us | Culture

PNC’s culture is shaped by long-tenured employees who highlight an environment built on empathy, inclusion and collaboration. Teams are described as supportive and hardworking, with a strong emphasis on helping one another succeed and providing opportunities for continuous growth.

“As someone who’s been at PNC for over 20 years, I can tell you we have an incredible culture that I would best describe as empathetic, inclusive and collaborative. Our people work hard. They support one another and have so many opportunities to grow.”

Josh Stewart
Josh Stewart, Head of Talent Acquisition
From the article: Our Hiring Process

PNC’s culture and values emphasize a balance between stability and growth, creating an environment where employees can be both grounded and ambitious. By fostering trust, authenticity and innovation, the company enables individuals to thrive while contributing to a strong, purpose-driven culture.

“For me, being ‘brilliantly boring’ means you don’t have to choose between stability and ambition, between authenticity and advancement, or between trust and innovation. We’ve built a culture that makes space for our employees to be both grounded and bold, and that’s why at PNC, Brilliant Thrives Here.”

Josh Stewart
Josh Stewart, Head of Talent Acquisition
From the article: Careers

What People Are Saying About PNC Bank

  • Learning & Knowledge Sharing: Formal learning programs, tuition assistance via Guild, and sizable training investments are prominently featured. These structures create clear avenues for skill-building and mobility across functions.
  • Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Enterprise recognition platforms and long-running initiatives like Grow Up Great are widely publicized and celebrated. Together they cultivate pride in impact and make accomplishments visible.
  • Authentic & Consistent Values: A long-standing set of seven corporate values and an ethics-forward stance are consistently emphasized across materials. Community engagement and inclusion programs align day-to-day practices with those stated principles.

PNC Bank's Benefits

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers fitness stipend

Offers team workouts

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Implements team-based strategic planning

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes a flexible work schedule