PGIM - Investment Analyst (Corporate Finance)

Prudential Financial • Chicago, IL

1d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join PGIM’s Chicago-based private credit regional investment team, which invests across traditional private placements, direct lending, and mezzanine capital in the Midwest. As an Analyst, you will play a key role throughout the investment lifecycle, supporting new investment opportunities through underwriting, due diligence, investment evaluation, and execution, while gaining exposure to a broad range of companies, industries, and transaction structures. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain direct buy-side experience with meaningful exposure to the investment committee and senior investment professionals, and a strong foundation for a career in private credit investing with one the largest investors in the private capital markets.

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