Capital Markets Associate – Derivatives Products Group

PNC

Capital Markets Associate supporting PNC’s corporate and institutional clients with interest-rate hedging solutions. Developing trade ideas, pricing, analytics, onboarding, and transaction execution.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timePittsburgh • New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in derivatives and fixed income products, with a strong focus on interest rate derivatives and client relationship management. Proficient in market analysis, trade execution, and compliance within capital markets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Derivatives ExperienceInterest Rate Derivative ProductsMarket AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

DerivativesFixed IncomeSecurities SalesInterest Rate Derivative ProductsSwapsSwaptionsCVADVAFVAISDA Documentation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

SIESeries 7Series 52Series 63Series 79

Industry Keywords

Capital MarketsRisk ManagementClient OnboardingTrade ConfirmationsMarket Commentaries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support marketing and execution of interest rate hedging solutions for PNC’s corporate and institutional clients
Provide day-to-day support and backup across the derivatives desk
Generate trade ideas and prepare marketing materials and pitch books
Write market commentaries and conduct swap portfolio analytics and peer analyses
Provide indicative pricing tailored to clients’ risk management needs
Manage client onboarding, including credit lines, ISDA documentation, and trade confirmations
Coordinate required internal approvals with credit, legal, settlements, and other service partners
Partner with Trading, Corporate Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, Foreign Exchange, and Treasury Management
Support business development initiatives and client relationship management
Support execution of capital markets transactions and prepare financial analyses, research, reports, and supporting documents
Coordinate due diligence, document processing, and industry/company analysis
Monitor and develop industry, client, product, market, and regulatory knowledge
Contribute to a risk-mitigating, compliance-driven culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Derivatives, Fixed Income, Securities Sales, or Capital Markets experience
Direct experience marketing and/or executing interest rate derivative products, including swaps, swaptions, caps, floors, cross-currency swaps, and Treasury locks, for corporate clients
Solid understanding of derivatives markets and fixed income derivative product pricing
Familiarity with ISDA documentation and terms
Familiarity with credit risk concepts, including CVA, DVA, and FVA
Strong interest in global macro markets and market developments
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and perform effectively under pressure
Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and achieving team goals
University/college degree and 2+ years of relevant professional experience; comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Required licenses vary by business area and may include SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 63, and Series 79 within specified periods after employment
No required or preferred language assessments
Must not require employment visa sponsorship; PNC will not participate in STEM OPT

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
Wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business, and/or individual performance