Job Classification:

Investment Management - Investments

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! 

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

The Senior Investment Analyst role in the Portfolio Analysis Group will directly support the Asset Based Finance desk, providing investment analysis, both portfolio and market based, to key internal constituents, as well as current and prospective clients. Sectors covered will include Private ABF, CMBS, non-agency RMBS, CLOs, and Asset Backed Securities. The Analyst delivers expert quantitative investment analytics and shares leadership responsibilities for the group with his or her peers. The Analyst works closely with portfolio managers, risk managers, traders, credit research, client service representatives and the sales and marketing team to deliver deal analysis, performance attribution and analytics, monitor portfolio positioning, alignment, and risk exposures, collect and analyze market data and model portfolios and custom benchmarks for portfolio management.  The incumbent understands and participates in portfolio construction and trade construction within multiple sets of constraints or guidelines that exist for the portfolio sphere they cover. The ability to successfully navigate multiple, and at times competing, ad hoc requests and projects simultaneously that relate to market or portfolio analytics received from all parts of the larger Fixed Income organization is also key.  The incumbent partners closely with peers throughout Fixed Income to build organizational capabilities and is responsible for setting goals and accomplishing the objectives of the Portfolio Analysis Group.

What you can expect

• Perform targeted deal analysis, prepare investment committee materials, and deliver performance attribution for Asset Based Finance portfolios, emphasizing risk, structure, and outcome across ABF asset classes.

• Integrate specific client guidelines, objectives and risk tolerances into the firm’s investment process and strategies to ensure complete portfolio management and analytics are in place for all portfolios

• Follow developments, views and themes within the market or markets applicable to the desks being covered, understand how those drive portfolio positioning and performance

• Maintain the Portfolio Analysis Group’s position as a world class provider of Investment Analytics and provide leadership, talent development and execution against the organization’s strategic goal set.

• Work with peers across mandates to ensure analytics processes and methodologies are applied consistently and efficiently

• Deliver and effectively communicate monthly and quarterly performance attribution analysis

• Work with constituents throughout the organization to ensure that the Portfolio Analysis Group, Portfolio Management teams and the Risk Management Group have the tools and technology required to effectively manage portfolios

• Remain current on all applicable technology related to portfolio analytics, attribution methodologies, modelling methodologies and risk management tools

• Ad hoc Project work including but not limited to work related to analyzing new deals in the market, answering client questions, or creating exhibits on market trends as needed by the desk.

What you will bring

• 3-5+ years of experience in Fixed Income Investments and a demonstrated passion for Fixed Income Analytics with Structured Product and Credit experience strongly preferred

• Strong demonstrated quantitative skills (project experience involving data analysis a plus)

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

• Experience scripting with SQL is strongly preferred and working with programming languages (Python/R) is a plus

• Tableau or other data visualization tool experience is preferred

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working on multiple tasks both independently and within a team construct

• Maintains high levels of productivity and self-direction

• MBA, CFA, other applicable master’s level work such as Statistics or Quantitative Finance or equivalent experience will be considered

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Embraces and encourages change and development

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $120,000 to $125,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

• Company-funded pension plan. 

• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.