Senior Investment Associate – Asset Based Finance

InforCapital; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

PGIM Real Estate in Newark, NJ seeks a Senior Investment Associate for its Asset Based Finance group. The role targets complex private credit transactions secured by real assets and operates on a hybrid schedule with three days in the Newark, NJ office.

You will conduct detailed credit analysis, build cash flow models with stress scenarios, and prepare underwriting materials. You will review loan documents, support deal sourcing and portfolio oversight, and collaborate with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field.
• 4+ years in private credit, leveraged finance, structured products, or investment banking.
• MBA or CFA progress is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis of borrowers, collateral pools, structures, and counterparties.
• Build financial models with stress scenarios to evaluate returns.
• Prepare underwriting materials, term sheets, and investment committee presentations.
• Review and negotiate loan agreements and credit facilities.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments and prepare portfolio reporting.
• Collaborate across investment, legal, and portfolio management teams on deal execution.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Deal execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or economics

MBA or CFA progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

# Senior Investment Associate – Asset Based FinancePGIM Real EstateSenior AssociateReal EstateHybridLocationNewark, United StatesCompensation$140k - 155kDate PostedJune 17, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Real Estate / Senior Associate jobs in Newark, United States" are published.## About This RolePGIM Real Estate, the real estate investment management business of Prudential Financial, is seeking a Senior Investment Associate for its Asset Based Finance group. This position is part of PGIM Real Estate's private credit platform, focused on complex structured credit transactions secured by collateral pools of real assets.PGIM Real Estate manages over $200 billion in gross assets and is one of the largest real estate investment managers globally. The Asset Based Finance team invests across the capital structure in private credit transactions with real estate collateral, operating on a hybrid schedule with three days in the Newark, NJ office.Key Responsibilities:- Conduct detailed credit analysis of borrowers, collateral pools, transaction structures, and counterparties- Build comprehensive financial models with stress scenario analysis to evaluate investment returns under various market conditions- Prepare underwriting materials, term sheets, and investment committee presentations- Review and negotiate complex legal transaction documentation including loan agreements and credit facilities- Monitor existing portfolio investments and prepare portfolio reporting- Collaborate across investment, legal, and portfolio management teams on deal execution and portfolio oversight- Contribute to deal sourcing and due diligence on new opportunitiesRequirements:- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field- 4+ years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, structured products, or investment banking- Strong credit underwriting capabilities and experience evaluating complex deal structures- Financial modeling proficiency in Excel; experience with structured finance models preferred- MBA or CFA progress is advantageous- Excellent communication abilities and capacity to manage multiple transactions simultaneously- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentApply for this Position