Analyst, Compliance

Prudential Financial•Newark, NJ

10d•$82,500 - $136,100•Hybrid

About The Position

PGIM Credit, a division of PGIM Inc. and a business unit of Prudential Financial, Inc., is seeking a Compliance Analyst. PGIM Credit manages more than $1 trillion in assets across fixed income and private credit strategies, serving a range of funds and institutional clients. In this role, you will own trade-surveillance investigations and provide proactive compliance guidance to the Fixed Income Trading and Securities Lending, Special Situations (workouts), and Asset Backed Financing investment teams. You will use data analysis, fixed income trading knowledge, and sound judgment to assess activity, reach well-supported conclusions, and identify concerns for escalation. Working with Portfolio Management, Operations, and Portfolio Analytics, you will gather context and prepare analysis for senior Fixed Income leadership. You will also help strengthen surveillance practices as business needs and regulatory expectations evolve. The position is based in Newark, New Jersey, under a hybrid work structure requiring on-site presence at least three days per week.

Requirements

At least 3 years of compliance experience covering fixed income, with knowledge of fixed income trading strategies.
Experience working with trading systems.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Tableau, including the ability to interpret data and draw actionable conclusions.
Sound judgment and an understanding of business risks, the marketplace, and the regulatory environment.
Ability to engage investment professionals and business partners, ask probing questions, respectfully challenge explanations, and communicate compliance guidance clearly and constructively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis into clear reporting for senior stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management, and process improvement skills; ability to manage competing deadlines, ambiguity, and evolving priorities.
Collaborative approach and understanding of the complexities and nuances of a global investment environment.

Nice To Haves

Aladdin experience.

Responsibilities

Review surveillance alerts, exceptions, and outliers; investigate potentially concerning activity and establish the circumstances behind flagged transactions.
Partner with Portfolio Management, Operations, and Portfolio Analytics to gather information and clarify trading decisions.
Analyze fair and equitable trade allocations, best execution, trading conflicts, front running, and cherry picking; interpret surveillance results, reach conclusions, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Prepare reports on significant findings and trends for senior Fixed Income leadership.
Review trade amendments, reallocations, and other matters raised by Operations and Portfolio Management, and provide compliance guidance or approval as appropriate.
Advise on information barriers and regulatory matters.
Help manage, develop, and modernize the surveillance program; partner with Technology to understand intended functionality, review outputs, and validate results against trading and compliance expectations.
Document investigative steps, supporting evidence, assessments, escalations, and closures.
Oversee proxy voting compliance programs and maintain policies and procedures that support evolving business needs and compliance objectives.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary and yearly bonus potential.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid Time Off and leaves of absence, including parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness programs, including up to $1,600 per year in reimbursement for eligible personal wellbeing purchases.
Work/Life Resources for parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit for approved traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with shares available at 85% of the lower of the beginning or end price of the purchase period.
Discretionary annual incentive program eligibility, subject to program rules and applicable performance factors.