PGIM - Business Systems Analyst – Front Office Investment Solutions

PGIM; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Benefit

Job summary

PGIM is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to enhance their front-office investment solutions. This role requires collaboration with investment teams and the ability to translate complex processes into technology solutions. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in business analysis within a buy-side Fixed Income firm and strong analytic skills.

The annual base salary range is $155,000 to $185,000, with benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business analysis experience at a buy-side Fixed Income firm.
• Strong experience across major Fixed Income instruments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with investment professionals and engineering teams.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and workflows.
• Support the evolution of Peregrine and Merlin capabilities.

Skills

SQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data quality management

Working with financial data

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

What You Will Do

At PGIM, the Front Office Investment Solutions team is transforming how investment professionals access insights, conduct research, analyze portfolios, and serve clients through modern technology and AI‑powered workflows.

We are looking for a highly analytical and technically savvy Business Systems Analyst to help drive the evolution of Peregrine, our front‑office investment platform, and Merlin, our next‑generation AI ecosystem powering investment research, portfolio analysis, workflow automation, document generation, and intelligent decision support across the firm.

This is an opportunity to work directly with Credit Research, Portfolio Management, Quantitative Solutions, ESG, and Client teams on high‑impact initiatives that are redefining investment processes at scale.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Work directly with investment teams solving real business problems at scale
• Help shape innovative AI‑powered capabilities used across global investment teams
• Contribute to strategic platforms that are central to the future of the firm
• Be part of a collaborative and entrepreneurial team that values innovation, ownership, and impact
• Grow your expertise at the intersection of investment management, data, and AI

What You Can Expect

• Partner closely with investment professionals, product owners, designers, and engineering teams to deliver modern front‑office investment solutions
• Help shape and enhance AI‑powered workflows across research, portfolio management, analytics, and client solutions
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user journeys, workflows, and functional specifications
• Translate complex investment and operational processes into scalable technology solutions
• Drive discovery sessions, process reviews, and solution workshops with stakeholders across the business
• Support the evolution of Peregrine and Merlin capabilities, including AI‑assisted research workflows, intelligent search, summarization, analytics, and workflow automation
• Work with structured and unstructured investment data, including research, holdings, exposures, market data, and portfolio analytics
• Collaborate with engineering teams in Agile delivery environments to prioritize work, refine requirements, and support sprint execution
• Create process flows, data mappings, and gap analyses for current and future‑state workflows
• Help define user acceptance testing strategies and support successful product rollouts and adoption
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and improved investment insights
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years of business analysis experience at a buy‑side Fixed Income firm, supporting front‑office teams such as Credit Research, Portfolio Management, Risk, and Quantitative Strategies
• Strong experience across major Fixed Income instruments, including Treasuries, Investment Grade, High Yield, EMD, Mortgages, Sovereign/Government and Corporate Bonds, OTC derivatives, and Repos
• Working knowledge of data governance with a proven ability to maintain high data quality throughout the project lifecycle
• Proficient in SQL, including writing queries and understanding stored procedures; experience with BI reporting tools and relational databases
• Ability to evaluate existing processes and recommend practical improvements that drive better business outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis and solution development for system, process, or production issues
• Ability to help end users adopt and maximize new systems and tools across teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with strong organizational skills and attention to both detail and the big picture
• Experience using application lifecycle management tools such as Jira and Confluence

What Will Set You Apart?

• Experience supporting front‑office investment platforms or research systems
• Exposure to AI, generative AI, workflow automation, or modern data platforms
• Experience working with investment research, portfolio analytics, or financial data ecosystems
• Knowledge of cloud‑native platforms, APIs, analytics tooling, or modern application architectures
• CFA designation or progress toward certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field
• PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this role is from $155,000 to $185,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

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), after one year of service.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, genetics, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].