Director of Quantitative Equity Research (Hybrid)

PGIM, Inc.; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) match

Pension plan

Wellness program

Education benefit

ESPP

Job summary

PGIM, Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Director to lead our quantitative equity research program. You will drive innovative research, shape investment processes, and deliver insights that improve risk-adjusted returns for client portfolios in a collaborative, high-performance setting.

The role requires a PhD or advanced degree in finance/math, 5+ years in quantitative investing, and strong Python skills. You will work with large datasets, apply ML/NLP techniques, and present findings to clients

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of research experience in quantitative investing, with deep knowledge of theoretical and empirical asset pricing.
• Proficiency in Python and demonstrated ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets.
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing is highly desirable.
• Ability to critically evaluate and apply academic and practitioner research to real-world investment challenges.
• Exceptional ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive independent, rigorous research projects focused on developing new security selection signals and enhancing core elements of the investment process.
• Identify, source, and integrate novel datasets—spanning stock-specific, industry-level, and macroeconomic information to strengthen research capabilities.
• Author white papers on emerging ideas and market developments to position the firm at the forefront of quantitative research.
• Present research findings to clients and prospects, reinforcing the value and impact of our investment strategies.
• Monitor academic and sell-side equity research and leverage external expertise to inform and advance our work.
• Serve as a thought leader, delivering creative solutions to intellectually demanding problems and driving continuous innovation.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

NLP

Data Analysis

Asset Pricing

Research Leadership

Education

Graduate degree in finance/economics/mathematics/statistics

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

PGIM, Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Director to lead our quantitative equity research program. You will drive innovative research, shape investment processes, and deliver insights that improve risk-adjusted returns for client portfolios in a collaborative, high-performance setting.

The role requires a PhD or advanced degree in finance/math, 5+ years in quantitative investing, and strong Python skills. You will work with large datasets, apply ML/NLP techniques, and present findings to clients