Lead, Business Systems Analyst - PGIM Technology (Hybrid - Newark, NJ)

Prudential Financial; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Education benefit

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, seeks a Lead Business Analyst to bridge Technology and operations for Separate Accounts and Trust platforms. Hybrid work from Newark, NJ with remote collaboration on a SAFe Agile team.

You will translate business needs into clear requirements, partner with stakeholders, and drive delivery through cross-functional teams, including QA and data specialists. Strong analytic and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Elicit and translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories and specs.
• Document and validate requirements from interviews and artifacts.
• Work within SAFe Agile framework with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, challenge and translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, flows, data mappings and specs; maintain backlog with Product Owner.
• Shape technical designs with technology leads and understand system impacts.
• Analyze complex data and business-process issues; use SQL to investigate data and support decisions.
• Collaborate with QA on test planning, execution and defect resolution across multiple testing levels.
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies and contribute to release planning.
• Support data feed onboarding, conversions, upgrades and multi-platform integration.
• Utilize enterprise AI tools to accelerate analysis, documentation and delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

SQL querying

Agile delivery

Requirements analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, CS, IS, Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Classification

Technology - Agile, Delivery, & Product Lead Business Analyst, Plan Accounting Technology | PGIM

What you will do

We are seeking a Lead Business Analyst to serve as the primary liaison between Technology and the Separate Account and Trust Operations business. You will partner with business stakeholders, product owners, technology leads, engineers, quality engineers and delivery professionals to improve strategic accounting and trading platforms and reporting services. You will translate business needs into clear requirements and specifications, coordinate delivery across project teams, and help solve complex business problems while keeping work aligned with schedules and budgets. This position is performed in a hybrid manner with a mix of work performed from our office in Newark, New Jersey and remotely. You will work on a Scrum team within a SAFe Agile framework. Success in this role requires analytical and technical expertise, sound judgment, clear communication, collaboration, business insight, an inclusive mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.

Here is what you can expect on a typical day

• Elicit, challenge and translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, data mappings and specifications; partner with the Product Owner to maintain a prioritized, delivery-ready backlog.a
• Partner with technology leads to shape technical designs, understand end-to-end system impacts and deliver robust solutions that improve business outcomes.
• Analyze complex, interrelated technology, data and business-process issues; use SQL to investigate accounting, valuation and reference data, answer business questions and support decisions.
• Partner with Quality Automation Engineers on test planning, execution and defect resolution across system, integration, regression and user acceptance testing.
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies - PI Planning, backlog replenishment, standups, sprint reviews and retrospectives - and contribute to release planning.
• Support conversion and upgrade projects, new data feed onboarding and multi-platform integration efforts.
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Atlassian Rovo and Claude Code, to accelerate requirements analysis, documentation, data investigation, test preparation and delivery while applying sound judgment, validation and responsible-use practices.
• Set and manage delivery dates that meet client requirements, partnering with clients, business stakeholders and technology teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Look for opportunities to improve our analysis practices, documentation standards and tooling - and to coach others as you do.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of business or systems analysis experience delivering technology change, ideally in financial services, with an understanding of financial concepts, metrics and business outcomes.
• Experience eliciting and documenting clear business and functional requirements from business artifacts, systems documentation and stakeholder interviews.
• SQL and relational database knowledge, with hands‑on experience querying and reconciling data.
• Experience with Agile development practices and supporting tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Apply analytical thinking, critical judgment and structured problem‑solving to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives and turn analysis into practical recommendations and sound decisions.
• Communicate complex business and technology concepts clearly while building constructive relationships and serving as an effective liaison across business and technology teams.
• Work independently, manage competing priorities and use sound judgment to turn unfamiliar challenges into practical recommendations and decisions.

What will set you apart

• Business or systems analysis experience in investment management or financial services, with knowledge of valuation, fee calculation, trading and reporting for separate accounts, mutual funds or related investment vehicles.
• Experience delivering conversion, upgrade, data-feed and multi-platform integration initiatives in a SAFe Agile environment, with familiarity with Test‑Driven Development and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of retirement DB and DC plans, fixed income products and funds of funds.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft data and automation ecosystem, including Power BI, Power Automate, Power Platform and Microsoft Fabric; experience using these tools to deliver reporting, workflow automation, data integration or decision‑support solutions is a strong differentiator.

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. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail]. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email [e-mail] to request assistance.

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 around the world 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.