Vice President, Investment Management Solutions Analyst

Prudential Financial; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager in Whitehall is seeking a qualified candidate to join their investment technology team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in portfolio management and quantitative tools in fixed income. You will prototype management tools using Python, SQL, and Power BI, while collaborating closely with investment teams. Your strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position, where attention to detail and teamwork will drive effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in portfolio management and quantitative tools in fixed income.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, allocation, and risk management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with investment teams to understand data, tooling, and challenges.
• Collaborate with multiple teams for tool design and delivery.
• Prototype portfolio management tools using Power BI, Python, and SQL.

Skills

Portfolio management

Python

SQL

Power BI

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science

CFA, FRM or relevant designation

Tools

Aladdin

Bloomberg

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join our dynamic investment technology team in our London office. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Fixed Income asset management across all asset classes and will have a strong background in portfolio management and trading technology. The candidate should be able to drive the execution of product development, analyze and document investment workflows effectively, and stay updated on industry tools. 10+ years of experience delivering portfolio management and/or quantitative tools in the fixed income asset management industry.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the investment teams, portfolio managers, portfolio analysts, risk, and quantitative research to understand current investment tooling, data and challenges. This includes documenting workflows and processes.
• Collaborate across multiple teams and work closely with portfolio managers, quantitative research and engineers to design and deliver new investment tools.
• Prototype portfolio management tools using Power BI, Python, and SQL.
• Drive future state investment solutions to enhance productivity through automation and leveraging generative AI to drive efficiencies.
• Coordinate with the development team to execute on product development.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for the portfolio management team in their use of internal tools and platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the investment process – portfolio construction, portfolio allocation, risk management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to deep‑dive into current tools and workflows.
• Excellent communication skills across verbal, written emails and PowerPoints (e.g. visualizations, diagrams, etc); ability to succinctly discuss complex investment and/or technical concepts to various stakeholders across the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to document requirements.
• Strong technical aptitude in Python, SQL, Power BI.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the investment team, other stakeholders, and technology teams to design and implement effective solutions.
• Proven experience leading delivery teams and mentoring junior talent.

What will set you apart?

• Bachelor's degree with concentration(s) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• CFA, FRM or relevant designation.
• Industry experience in Aladdin and Bloomberg.
• Experience in trading or portfolio specialist role.
• Experience building/optimizing quantitative tools is a plus.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Company Overview

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 of 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!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.