Banking leaders were honored and offered motivating wisdom for women to ascend the corporate leadership ranks at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking Gala this year.

The Pittsburgh-based regional bank expects to save $325 million next year as it reduces its staff by 4%. Executives said the cuts are necessary because revenue has fallen amid a surge in interest rates and a decline in loan volumes.

The recent round of terminations comes after the neobank cut 225 employees in January.

The job cuts came after CEO Bill Demchak said in July that he was "taking a hard look" at opportunities to reduce expenses. PNC joins a growing list of banks that have laid off workers amid declining growth prospects.

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Employees are more likely to view diverse and inclusive environments as healthier places to work, according to new research presented at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking conference.

The former Bank of the West CEO told honorees at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT Awards ceremony to be confident in themselves, but also to have empathy for others as they strive for senior management positions.

The cuts are said to be part of a plan to trim headcount by about 300 people — or 3% of overall jobs — across the corporate and investment bank.

At the Most Powerful Women in Banking conference, asset management leader Jenny Johnson discussed opportunities and risks for portfolio managers in 2023.

The Detroit-based firm said the job cuts will occur across divisions and aren't isolated to a single line of business.