PGIM Credit, Investment Analyst (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Credit Investment Analyst conducts fundamental investment analysis on loan and bond capital structures. The Analyst works closely with a Senior Analyst to evaluate issuer and industry trends, determine relative value within issuer capital structures and industry sectors, and communicate investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers. The fundamental credit investment research conducted by the Analyst is an integral component of the portfolio construction process. The Analyst role involves regular interaction with the management of issuing companies, industry participants & consultants, and other market participants. Analysts benefit from our comprehensive investment capabilities across the Fixed Income universe, including interest rates, currencies, structured products, macroeconomics, and investment strategy. The Analyst role offers increased responsibility as the Analyst’s experience, capability, and confidence grows. This role is a hybrid work arrangement requiring working in our Newark, NJ office 3 days a week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Required: Majors include Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Strong analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Leverages AI tools (e.g., Claude Financial, Copilot, etc) to accelerate research, data synthesis, and report drafting.
Nice To Haves
- CFA pursuit preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducts fundamental investment analysis on loan and bond capital structures.
- Evaluates issuer and industry trends.
- Determines relative value within issuer capital structures and industry sectors.
- Communicates investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers.
- Conducts fundamental credit investment research.
- Interacts with the management of issuing companies, industry participants & consultants, and other market participants.
- Performs financial statement analysis, modeling, and forecasting.
- Conducts industry data collection and trend analysis.
- Identifies industry initiatives and market trends that impact the business.
- Assesses business and financial strategy.
- Monitors market movements through daily meetings with portfolio managers, economists, and strategists.
- Formulates and maintains forward looking investment recommendations.
- Determines credit quality by assigning and maintaining independent internal ratings.
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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
