Prudential: 2027 Corporate, Chief Investment Office (CIO) Analyst Program

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD); Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential is seeking a soon-to-be graduate for its CIO Analyst Program in Newark, NJ, a four-year, entry-level role designed to develop technical and professional skills in capital markets, data analysis, and investments.

The program offers cross-team collaboration with the CIO and exposure to asset management, risk management, and analytics. Qualified candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative coursework and will join a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited bachelor’s program graduating between December 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA recommended.
• Prudential does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Successful candidates must possess the requisite US employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the CIO Analyst Program, a four-year, entry-level role.
• Engage with multiple pockets of a dynamic organization and collaborate across divisions.
• Participate in projects involving asset management, risk analytics, and performance reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Quantitative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree program graduating Dec 2026–May 2027

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Job description

Job Classification: Investment Management - Investments Prudential: 2027 Corporate, Chief Investment Office (CIO) Analyst Program Location(s): Newark, NJ; (Hybrid)

Are you looking for a career that helps you apply your love of capital markets, data analysis, and investments to inform business strategy and work with diverse teams on challenging projects? Are you interested in being a part of an exciting program that is focused on developing technical and professional skills while collaborating alongside leaders in the investment community? If you are results driven, have a passion for working with numbers, and are deeply technical and highly innovative, then Prudential’s Chief Investment Office (CIO) Analyst Program is the role for you!

The Chief Investment Office (CIO) is a major strategic partner to many other departments across the enterprise and relies upon a collaborative culture to effectively create both micro and macro solutions to the most interesting challenges at Prudential. With over $400 billion in assets under management, the CIO is responsible for asset/liability (ALM) management, interest rate risk management, oversight and reporting on product investment margin performance and related hedge management activities. The CIO controls the management of the investment portfolios of Prudential’s General Accounts through its Alternative Assets Group and Global Hedge Management team within Prudential Select Strategies LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser, and its U.S. and International Portfolio groups.

Role Summary

Be the future of Prudential. Every year, we seek talented soon–to-be college graduates like you to join our team. From day one, here’s what you can expect to experience

• Exceptional professional growth and career advancement, fully set up to succeed.


• New experiences and thrilling challenges, designed to maximize your potential.


• A supportive professional network as you connect and collaborate across divisions and regions.

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Timeline

Application Deadline: Friday, September 28th, 2026 (We review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close earlier based on volume or role availability.) You may apply for up to three roles per recruitment season.

What you can expect

The CIO Analyst Program is a four year, entry-level role within the Chief Investment Office. Our program provides exposure to multiple pockets of a dynamic organization while creating the opportunity for success and recognition through substantial and long‑term business impact.

Placements will vary across the business

• Alternative Assets Team within Prudential Select Strategies (PSS) – Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Real Assets, Manager of Managers, Operational Due Diligence, and Risk Management.


• Global Hedge Management (GHM) – Trade Execution, Hedge Strategy Development, Marketing & Production Development, and Managerial Analytics.


• U.S. Portfolio Management (USPM) – asset‑liability management-oriented portfolio strategies with public and private fixed‑income sectors and alternative assets.


• International Portfolio Management (IPM) – asset‑liability management-oriented portfolio strategies with public and private fixed‑income sectors and alternative assets.

What you’ll need

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between December 2026 and May 2027.

• Preferred majors include mathematics, engineering, economics, computer science, finance, actuarial sciences, or a similar quantitative subject area.


• Minimum 3.2 GPA recommended.


• Prudential does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.


• Successful candidates must possess the requisite US employment authorization to be eligible for consideration.

Preferred additional skills

• Strong written, and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python, and/or the use of Coding Agents.


• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $85,000. 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.

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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