PGIM - Investment Analyst, Portfolio Analysis Group

PGIM; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and leave of absence

401(k) plan with company match

Company pension

Wellness programs

Education benefit

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

PGIM is seeking a PAG Analyst in Newark, NJ, joining the Structured Products/ABF team. The program is a three-year rotation across PAG and partner teams, delivering portfolio analytics, risk monitoring, and insight to support day-to-day management.

The role combines exposure to General Account, Investment Grade, High Yield, and more, with a hybrid schedule: three days in the Newark office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in investment management, portfolio or risk analytics, or a related analytical field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze portfolio positioning relative to benchmarks, client objectives, and risk parameters.
• Produce portfolio analytics and performance attribution.
• Incorporate client guidelines and objectives into monitoring and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Managers, and tech teams.
• Support timely market and client analyses and improve recurring reports.

Skills

Portfolio analytics

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Aladdin

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Classification

Investment Management - Investments

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

The Portfolio Analysis Group (PAG) partners closely with investment teams to provide the analytics and insights that support portfolio construction, risk monitoring, performance analysis, and investment decision-making.

Our PAG Analyst Program is a three-year rotational program designed to provide broad exposure across asset classes, investment strategies, and portfolio management teams. Analysts complete one-year rotations across PAG and select partner teams, developing a strong foundation in portfolio analytics while gaining firsthand experience across the investment process.

Core rotations may include General Account, Investment Grade, High Yield, Emerging Markets, US/Global Rates & Hedge Fund, Structured Products, and Multi-Sector. Satellite rotations may include CLO Structuring, Structured Products Research, and Investment Risk Management.

This incoming Analyst will begin the program aligned to our Structured Products / Asset-Based Finance (ABF) team, where they will work closely with Portfolio Managers and other investment partners to analyze portfolio positioning and performance, monitor risk and client objectives, and deliver actionable insights that support day-to-day portfolio management.

This position follows a hybrid work model, with working 3 days in the Newark, NJ office and 2 days remote.

What You Can Expect

• Analyze portfolio positioning relative to benchmarks, client objectives, risk parameters, and investment goals, identifying changes in exposures and opportunities to improve portfolio alignment.
• Produce portfolio analytics and performance attribution to help explain investment results and inform portfolio management decisions.
• Incorporate client guidelines, investment objectives, and risk tolerances into portfolio monitoring, scenario analysis, and portfolio management workflows.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Managers, Quantitative teams, Credit Research, Client Advisory, technology partners, and senior PAG team members.
• Support timely market, portfolio, and client analyses while improving recurring reports, analytical tools, and repeatable processes.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in investment management, financial services, portfolio or risk analytics, research, or a related analytical field.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with investment and data analytics tools such as Bloomberg, Aladdin, SQL, and Python preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to turn complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across investment, risk, research, and technology teams.

What Will Set You Apart

• Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced investment environment.
• Exposure to coding best practices, including documentation, version control, testing, peer review, and writing maintainable code.
• Pursuit of the CFA designation or an MBA is a plus.
• PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

Note

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $90,000 to $100,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. 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.

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.

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