Derivatives Trade Ops Specialist - Hybrid

Prudential Financial; The Ironbound (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Job summary

Prudential Financial, through its PGIM Global Asset Management unit, seeks an Investment Operations professional in Newark, NJ. The role focuses on the derivative trade lifecycle, including validation, settlement, and collateral management, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office).

You will partner with internal teams and counterparties to resolve issues and improve processes. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years in investment operations or derivatives, a Finance-related degree, and strong

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate exceptions, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external counterparties in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end operational lifecycle of derivative products, including trade validation, settlements, and lifecycle events.
• Perform daily reconciliations with brokers, custodians, and internal systems to resolve breaks and exceptions.
• Maintain strong operational controls by following procedures, completing checklists, and supporting audit requests.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting related to derivative activity, reconciliations, and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Aladdin

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prudential Financial, through its PGIM Global Asset Management unit, seeks an Investment Operations professional in Newark, NJ. The role focuses on the derivative trade lifecycle, including validation, settlement, and collateral management, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office).

You will partner with internal teams and counterparties to resolve issues and improve processes. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years in investment operations or derivatives, a Finance-related degree, and strong