PGIM - Investment Analyst (Corporate Finance)

Prudential Financial • Chicago, IL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

PGIM is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Chicago-based private credit regional investment team. This team invests across traditional private placements, direct lending, and mezzanine capital in the Midwest. As an Analyst, you will be integral to the investment lifecycle, supporting new investment opportunities through underwriting, due diligence, investment evaluation, and execution. This role provides exposure to a wide array of companies, industries, and transaction structures, offering a unique opportunity for direct buy-side experience. You will gain significant exposure to the investment committee and senior investment professionals, building a strong foundation for a career in private credit investing with one of the largest investors in the private capital markets. This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with the team on-site 3 days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong record of academic achievement.
• 1-2 years of experience in investment banking, private credit, direct lending, or mezzanine investing.
• Recent graduates with relevant internships will be considered.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in a team environment, and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and credit fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to private credit investing, including investment execution or ongoing portfolio oversight.
• Participation in the Chartered Financial Analysts ® (CFA) program.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive underwriting and financial modeling, including credit analysis, company research, and comparable analysis to assess risk, return, and capital structure positioning.
• Prepare investment committee materials and support presentations, gaining direct exposure to senior leadership and the decision-making process.
• Coordinate transaction execution by working with internal stakeholders and external advisors to organize diligence materials, manage process timelines, and support closing activities.
• Monitor an active portfolio of private credit investments, including financial performance, liquidity, and key credit metrics.
• Assist with quarterly valuations, portfolio reviews, and ongoing portfolio management initiatives.
• Occasionally support fund and investor activities, including preparation of portfolio updates, fundraising materials, and marketing content.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level