Prudential: 2027 U.S. Businesses, Leadership Development Internship Program

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD); Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD) in Newark, NJ offers a 10-week summer internship within U.S. Businesses. You will be placed on a U.S.

Businesses team and gain exposure to Product Development, Customer Experience, analytics, and operations, contributing to real projects. The program is designed to build business knowledge, leadership skills, and professional capabilities, with a path to the Leadership Development Program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between Dec 2027 and May 2028.
• US employment authorization required; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Support areas such as Product Development, Customer Experience, and analytics.
• Collaborate with teams to drive process improvements and deliver business insights.
• Assist in project and program management activities to support priorities.

Skills

Data-driven

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Enrolled in accredited bachelor’s program

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Details

Job Classification: Operations - Insurance Operations Prudential: 2027 U.S. Businesses Leadership Development Internship Program Location(s): Newark, NJ (Hybrid) Prudential’s U.S. businesses provide financial advice and develop, distribute, and service income and protection solutions for individuals and institutional clients around the world. In the U.S., our businesses include Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, Retirement, and Prudential Advisors. They are supported by the USB Service and Claims Operations organization delivering an end-to-end customer experience that’s simple, proactive, and data-driven to fuel financial wellness solutions for our customers. Prudential wants to offer you the opportunity to develop and grow through a 10-week internship program within U.S. Businesses. This program is designed to enhance your business knowledge, strengthen your professional capabilities, and provide opportunities to demonstrate your skills and talents.

Timeline: Program Dates: Monday, June 7th, 2027 – Friday, August 13th, 2027 Application Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026, at midnight ET (We review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close earlier based on volume or role availability.)

What you can expect

This summer internship is a feeder into our U.S. Businesses Leadership Development Program. Our full-time rotational program within U.S. Businesses is structured to give you a broad background through meaningful exposure focused in areas such as Product Development & Innovation, Customer Experience, and more. During your internship you’ll be placed on one U.S. Businesses team for the summer, our teams feature a diverse mix of functions across Prudential’s businesses. You’ll work in a collaborative and encouraging environment that supports individual contributions, while placing equal importance on the results of the larger team.

Areas of focus

• Strategy, Product & Business Transformation Partner with business, product, operations, and technology teams to support strategic initiatives, process improvements, product enhancements, and business transformation efforts.
• Analytics & Business Insights Use data, reporting, and research to drive business decisions, improve operational effectiveness, and uncover customer and market insights.
• Project & Program Management Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage deliverables, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and help drive key business priorities forward.
• Operations & Business Support Contribute to initiatives that improve customer, advisor, and business experiences through operational excellence, service enhancements, and process optimization.

What you’ll need

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between December 2027 and May 2028. Preferred areas of study: Business, Economics, Management, Business Analytics, Operations, Entrepreneurship.

Prudential does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates must possess the requisite US employment authorization to be eligible for consideration.

Preferred qualifications

• Continuous learner that challenges the status quo through innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated openness to change and ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Strong curiosity and knowledge of business acumen, leveraging data and insights to drive decisions.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills to solve complex problems effectively.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across peer groups and various levels of management.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complexity in assignments and deliver results under pressure.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, and Microsoft 365 - particularly Excel and PowerPoint - is highly recommended.

Note: The salary range for this role is $28.00-$30.00. 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.

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.

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.

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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.