Director, Business Group Risk Management - PGIM Risk (Hybrid - Newark, NJ)

032 PGIM, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive base salaries

Performance-based incentives

401(k) plan with company match

Company-funded pension plan

Wellness programs

Education benefit

Job summary

Prudential Financial, Inc. seeks a Director for PGIM Operational Risk Management in Newark, NJ. You will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Institutional and Retail teams to promote risk awareness, oversee internal controls, and coordinate audits. A strong audit/ERM background in asset management is essential.

The role emphasizes risk reporting, issue tracking, and implementing risk programs in a global setting, with a focus on independence and ethical leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of Audit and/or Operational Risk Management experience in the Asset Management industry.
• Experience facilitating risk and control self-assessments and reporting in a global organization.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify and mitigate key risks and perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to influence and drive change while maintaining independence.
• Ethical, with a focus on partnering with management and risk ownership.
• CFA, MBA or similar certification/credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and control reviews for processes, new products, and initiatives.
• Review errors and risk events, perform root cause analyses, identify trends and corrective actions.
• Report to Senior Management on key operational risks and outstanding issues.
• Assist in risk aggregation and reporting.
• Promote Operational Risk Management framework across Product, Marketing, Institutional and Retail teams.
• Coordinate with internal audit and external regulators; support audit action plans.
• Oversee SOX walkthroughs and key control validation; coordinate fraud risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reinforce risk ownership and accountability.

Skills

Operational risk management

Risk analytics

Root cause analysis

Influence and negotiation

Communication skills

Ability to challenge management

Audit experience

People collaboration across regions

Education

MBA or CFA

Job description

Job Classification: Corporate - Risk Opportunity Awaits

Are you looking to grow your career within Operational Risk Management and deepen your understanding of financial services products under the Asset Management umbrella? Are you looking to diversify your skill set by expanding your analytical skills with a growing organization? Our PGIM Operational Risk Management team is seeking a Director who will be responsible for collaborating closely with other control functions to promote operational risk awareness, and partner on key risks and initiatives.

Who are we? PGIM is a top global asset manager with over $1.47 trillion in assets under management. Our parent company is Prudential Financial, Inc. PGIM maintains a collegial and supportive work environment that promotes and rewards individual contributions while placing equal importance on results of the larger team. Associates within PGIM Operational Risk Management share their insights, skills, and diverse perspectives with a talented team working toward common goals. We place high priority on maintaining a work environment that develops, motivates, rewards, and retains employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, long-term savings opportunities, and just as important, support for life beyond work.

Our Operational Risk Management team is a dynamic group that collaborates with all areas of PGIM; in turn, creating a myriad of learning opportunities and a collaborative culture. The role covers the PGIM Product, Marketing, Institutional and Retail Distribution teams. The team serves as an internal business partner in establishing and maintaining an effective system of internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed risk assessments/control reviews for existing processes, new products, and initiatives by ensuring key operational risks and controls are properly identified, assessed and documented
• Review and analyze errors and other risk events, perform root cause analysis, identify trends, and recommend corrective measures
• Report to Senior Management on key operational risks, significant risk events, status of outstanding issues, and other topics
• Assist in risk aggregation and reporting
• Promote Prudential’s Operational Risk Management framework policies and procedures across Product, Marketing, Institutional and Retail Distribution teams
• Monitor, analyze and communicate emerging risks and external events
• Collaborate closely with regional offices, and support functions across the business to reinforce operational risk ownership and accountability
• Act as an Internal Audit liaison, including planning and coordination for internal audits, as well as assisting in the development, monitoring and closure of audit-related action plans
• Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley walkthroughs, identification/validation of key controls, and coordination of the annual fraud assessment
• Coordinate various requests from Internal Audit, internal departments, regulatory agencies, external auditors and others
• Collaborate closely with other control functions, and reinforce risk ownership and accountability

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the asset management industry, including investment products and structures, product development and governance, distribution channels and the operational, regulatory and reputational risks associated with these activities
• Minimum of 8 years of Audit and/or Operational Risk Management experience in the Asset Management industry.
• Audit experience is a plus
• Previous experience in a global organization, including facilitating risk and control self-assessments, reporting and analyzing internal and external risk events, developing key risk indicators, and performing scenario analysis
• Analytical mindset and ability to identify, assess and mitigate key risks, and perform root cause analysis
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and drive change within an organization while retaining independence
• Highly ethical individual with a strong moral compass who can effectively challenge management while partnering effectively with them
• Results-oriented individual who can transform strategy into action
• Excellent project management and multi-tasking skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to partner and build professional relationships in a cross-functional environment
• CFA, MBA or similar certification/credentials are a plus

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).
• 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.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 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.

To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, Prudential may use identity verification technologies. Your consent will be obtained before any verification takes place.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.

PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.