Senior Director, Institutional RE – PGIM Product Development

Jobtailor; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PGIM Real Estate is seeking a senior product lead to collaborate across distribution, strategy, legal, tax and operations to bring innovative real estate investment products to market.

You will oversee cross-functional product lifecycle from design to go-to-market, govern product structures, and prepare materials for senior leadership. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of asset management, investment product development, fund structuring or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex initiatives and drive execution.
• Ability to prepare committee-ready materials and communicate complex product considerations to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with institutional fund structures and cross-border investor considerations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to bring innovative real estate investment products to market.
• Oversee cross-functional product lifecycle from design to go-to-market readiness and post-launch operations.
• Define product structures and fund terms with investment teams, legal and tax counsel.
• Prepare decision-ready materials for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Identify and mitigate legal, tax, regulatory, operational, liquidity and governance risks.
• Communicate pipeline activities to internal stakeholders and manage product portfolio.

Skills

Fund structuring

Investment analysis

Product strategy

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Project management

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Market research

Operational readiness

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across distribution, product strategy, portfolio management, marketing, legal, tax, technology, business operations and compliance to bring innovative real estate investment products to market
• Oversee and lead execution of cross‑functional activities spanning the product lifecycle including product design, development, approval, go‑to‑market preparedness, post‑launch operational readiness, and related infrastructure build‑out
• Partner with investment teams, legal and tax counsel to define product structures, vehicle options, fund terms, investor access points, liquidity mechanics and implementation requirements
• Prepare decision‑ready materials for senior leadership and governance committees, including product concepts, business cases, launch recommendations, and implementation plans
• Identify and help resolve key product risks and constraints, including legal, tax, regulatory, operational, liquidity, valuation, governance and distribution considerations
• Manage institutional real estate product pipeline content and meet with internal stakeholders to communicate new product pipeline activities
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the firm on the PGIM Real Estate’s commingled funds platform, key fund structuring concepts, distribution markets and channels, and the impact of local regulations; leverage knowledge to support innovation
• Maintain technical expertise and understanding of regulatory, legal and tax frameworks, proactively considering the implications on new and existing products and responses to changing requirements

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant asset management, investment product development, fund structuring, legal/tax structuring, product strategy or institutional investment experience, preferably with exposure to private real estate, private markets, or alternatives
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, drive execution, manage dependencies and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment
• Intellectually curious, goal‑oriented individual, self‑starter with a bias toward action, strong ownership mindset and commitment to delivering high‑quality results with integrity
• Ability to prepare committee‑ready materials and communicate complex product‑related considerations clearly to senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail and ability to balance strategic judgment with rigorous execution
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and build trusted partnerships across investments, distribution, legal, tax, compliance, operations and senior management
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills, with ability to produce executive‑ready materials and clear analytical outputs
• Practical experience with institutional fund structures and investor access vehicles, including private funds, feeders, parallel vehicles, REIT/blocker structures, Luxembourg/Ireland/Delaware/Cayman or other relevant domiciles, side letters, liquidity mechanics, fee terms and cross‑border investor considerations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in asset management and investment product development, with a strong focus on fund structuring and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and communicate complex product strategies effectively to senior stakeholders.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Asset Management Experience
• Investment Product Development
• Fund Structuring Expertise
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
• Strong Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Product Strategy
• Fund Structuring
• Investment Analysis
• Risk Management
• Decision‑Making
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Market Research
• Operational Readiness

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem‑Solving
• Ownership Mindset
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Private Real Estate
• Private Markets
• Commingled Funds
• Liquidity Mechanics
• Investor Access Vehicles
• Cross‑Border Considerations
• Legal Frameworks
• Tax Structuring
• Governance
• Distribution Channels

Tools & Technologies

• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Word