PGIM - Business Systems Analyst – Front Office Investment Solutions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Wellness programs (up to $1,600/year)

Education benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential, is seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Analyst to advance Peregrine and Merlin front-office platforms. You will collaborate with Credit Research, Portfolio Management, and Quant teams to deliver AI-enabled research and portfolio insights at scale.

You will translate complex investment processes into scalable tech solutions, drive discovery sessions, and support adoption of new tools across the business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business analysis experience at a buy-side Fixed Income firm.
• Experience supporting front-office teams such as Credit Research, Portfolio Management, Risk, and Quantitative Strategies.
• Proficient in SQL and BI reporting tools; experience with relational databases.
• Ability to evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements that drive outcomes.
• Experience using ALM tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment professionals to deliver modern front-office investment solutions.
• Shape and enhance AI-powered workflows across research, analytics, and client solutions.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user journeys, and workflows.
• Translate investment and operational processes into scalable technology solutions.
• Lead discovery sessions, process reviews, and solution workshops.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SQL proficiency

Data governance

Jira and Confluence

Translate complex processes

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Classification:

Technology - Agile, Delivery, & Product

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

At PGIM, 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 join a fast-moving team building modern cloud-native and AI-enabled capabilities that are becoming foundational to the future of front-office investing.

If you are energized by innovation, business transformation, and solving complex investment workflow challenges with modern technology and AI, we want to hear from you.

This is not a traditional BA role. You will be part of a team building next-generation AI-powered investment capabilities that are transforming how investment professionals work. From intelligent research workflows and portfolio insights to AI-assisted document generation and automation, our platforms are redefining the future of front-office investing.

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

This position is performed in a hybrid manner with a mix of work performed from our office in Newark, NJ and remotely.

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

Note

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. 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.

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.

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