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PNC Financial Services Group

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Decent bonus is nearly impossible to achieve - Relationship Banker PNC Financial Services Group Employee Review

1.0
Apr 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nothing. Nothing at all. Would not recommend.

Cons

They're one of the few banks that still offer Safe Deposit Boxes (and they're a nightmare to deal with). Your bonus is only paid out quarterly. The second out of third level of the bonus (where it only becomes half way decent) is near unattainable. Don't even think about sniffing the third. It comes down to luck - a large part of the revenue generated stems from the funds that are deposited into the accounts you open which you obviously have no control over outside of choosing to work in an affluent area or near a courthouse (big estate accounts). Achieving your bonus is like hitting a parlay - you have to satisfy a number of specific conditions. Most people struggle to even hit the first level of the bonus which only pays $750. So imagine three months off grinding to get an extra $750 (so about an extra $250 per month basically). Also, your shifts are typically 10 hours long with only a half hour unpaid break.

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5.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of opportunities to switch into different fields

Cons

depends on which manager you get

2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compared with similarly sized institutions, PNC offers decent work-life balance. But it all depends on who your manager is. People are generally very helpful and always willing to answer questions. For the most part, I enjoyed my time there.

Cons

Compensation is frequently ranked among the bottom percentile in the industry, and this was no exception for myself. They do not take into account the cost of living of a certain area when you are in their analyst program. For example, someone in Nashville would have to the same compensation as someone with the same position in San Francisco. During my time there, it definitely felt very “laissez faire”. Communication among deal team members was also a bit unpolished, with juniors frequently having to play catch up. The bureaucracy and level of siloing between lines of business is awful. It slows down deal execution and overall efficiency.

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