PGIM Fixed Income - Analyst, Data Integrity

Prudential Financial • Newark, NJ

102d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related field of study.
• 2+ years or more of fixed income experience, with proven knowledge of a product area and its processes.
• Strong ability to independently identify and resolve workflow issues or complex data problems.
• High attention to detail.
• Understands complex data structures and the implication of processes on other groups and downstream systems.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Enjoys a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Possesses excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Intermediate - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.
• Programming experience in Visual Basic, SQL, and Python are a plus.
• Experience working with one or more of the following platforms: Blackrock Aladdin, Bloomberg or Refinitiv Eikon.
• Has a passion for financial markets, products, and the investment management process.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit that is willing to take on additional responsibility quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest quality of indicative data, market pricing, and analytical values for fixed income securities.
• Develop expertise in a wide range of fixed income securities including Treasury, Agency, MBS, CMBS, CMOs, ABS, Investment Grade Corporates, High Yield Corporates, Bank Loans, Emerging Markets Debt, Global Non-Dollar Securities, Derivatives, Municipals, and Money Market Instruments.
• Balance daily functions with numerous ad-hoc requests including portfolio, benchmark, peer, market, and economic data collection and analysis.
• Review and verify that fixed income securities are set up properly for trading and ongoing maintenance.
• Interact closely with Portfolio Analysts in performing analysis on a security and portfolio level.
• Monitor and review security updates from various data sources for accuracy.
• Review new sources of security master data and collect manual sources of data.
• Review data integrity reports for missing data components and monitor security master changes for accuracy.
• Research the impact of data and changes on the risk attributes of a security or portfolio.
• Contribute as part of a team that will often consist of all levels of the Firm.
• Collaborate with data governance related activities, including data quality focus, data dictionary maintenance, understanding data lineage, issue tracking and reporting, and data quality metrics.

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), after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree