PGIM Quantitative Solutions, Equity Research Director
About The Position
PGIM Quantitative Solutions is seeking a Director to advance its quantitative equity strategies as a member of the Quantitative Equity Research team. The role leads innovative research initiatives to enhance investment processes and drive superior risk-adjusted returns for client portfolios. It has broad responsibility for shaping and promoting research internally and externally, contributing to the growth of the global investment business. The position reports to the Head of Quantitative Equity Research and collaborates with other quantitative equity researchers. The position follows PGIM’s hybrid work arrangement, combining work from home with three weekly in-office anchor days for networking and career development.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of research experience in quantitative investing, with deep knowledge of theoretical and empirical asset pricing.
- Proficiency in Python and demonstrated ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets.
- Ability to critically evaluate and apply academic and practitioner research to real-world investment challenges.
- Exceptional ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including internal teams and clients.
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and initiative; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Track record of delivering high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D.
- Experience with advanced techniques such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing.
Responsibilities
- Lead independent, rigorous research projects to develop security-selection signals and enhance core elements of the investment process.
- Identify, source, and integrate novel stock-specific, industry-level, and macroeconomic datasets.
- Author white papers on emerging ideas and market developments.
- Present research findings to clients and prospects.
- Monitor academic and sell-side equity research and use external expertise to inform and advance the team’s work.
- Provide thought leadership and creative solutions to challenging problems, driving continuous innovation.
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 covering topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit for approved college enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering shares at 85% of the lower of the beginning or ending purchase-period price.
- Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
