Executive Director, Fixed Income Quant Research

Prudential Financial; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salaries

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Company pension plan

Wellness programs

Education benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Prudential Financial's PGIM Fixed Income unit seeks an Executive Director to lead research and development of portfolio construction and risk management models. The role partners with portfolio managers, traders, and risk teams to advance quantitative capabilities across fixed income strategies.

The candidate will guide desk leaders, develop analytical solutions, and communicate complex concepts clearly while managing a diverse team in a global asset management setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fixed income quantitative research.
• PhD preferred in a quantitative field such as science, mathematics, finance, or engineering.
• Ability to lead a diverse team with strategic and tactical thinking.
• Experience designing analytical solutions in fixed income asset management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with desk heads and portfolio/risk managers to understand business requirements.
• Provide thought leadership in portfolio construction and risk management.
• Create analytical solutions to meet business needs in a fixed income asset management environment.
• Develop a deep understanding of fixed income pricing models, curve fitting models, and structured solutions models.

Skills

Fixed income quantitative research

Portfolio construction

Risk management

Leadership

Client engagement

Communication of complex concepts

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Job description

Prudential Financial's PGIM Fixed Income unit seeks an Executive Director to lead research and development of portfolio construction and risk management models. The role partners with portfolio managers, traders, and risk teams to advance quantitative capabilities across fixed income strategies.

The candidate will guide desk leaders, develop analytical solutions, and communicate complex concepts clearly while managing a diverse team in a global asset management setting.