PGIM - Investment Analyst, Portfolio Analysis Group

Prudential Financial•Newark, NJ

11d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PGIM’s Portfolio Analysis Group (PAG) partners with investment teams to provide analytics and insights for portfolio construction, risk monitoring, performance analysis, and investment decision-making. The PAG Analyst Program is a three-year rotational program, with one-year rotations across PAG and select partner teams, offering exposure to asset classes, investment strategies, and portfolio management teams. Core rotations may include General Account, Investment Grade, High Yield, Emerging Markets, US/Global Rates & Hedge Fund, Structured Products, and Multi-Sector. Satellite rotations may include CLO Structuring, Structured Products Research, and Investment Risk Management. The incoming Analyst will begin aligned to the Structured Products / Asset-Based Finance (ABF) team, working with Portfolio Managers and other investment partners to analyze portfolio positioning and performance, monitor risk and client objectives, and deliver insights supporting day-to-day portfolio management. The position follows a hybrid work model: three days in the Newark, New Jersey office and two days remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment management, financial services, portfolio or risk analytics, research, or a related analytical field.
Proficiency with Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to turn complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across investment, risk, research, and technology teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with investment and data analytics tools such as Bloomberg, Aladdin, SQL, and Python.
Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced investment environment.
Exposure to coding best practices, including documentation, version control, testing, peer review, and writing maintainable code.
Pursuit of the CFA designation or an MBA.

Responsibilities

Analyze portfolio positioning relative to benchmarks, client objectives, risk parameters, and investment goals, identifying exposure changes and opportunities to improve portfolio alignment.
Produce portfolio analytics and performance attribution to explain investment results and inform portfolio management decisions.
Incorporate client guidelines, investment objectives, and risk tolerances into portfolio monitoring, scenario analysis, and portfolio management workflows.
Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Managers, Quantitative teams, Credit Research, Client Advisory, technology partners, and senior PAG team members.
Support timely market, portfolio, and client analyses while improving recurring reports, analytical tools, and repeatable processes.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salaries with yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid Time Off (PTO) 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 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources for 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 an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of the beginning or end price of the purchase period.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors.