Senior Director, Product Management | PGIM Real Estate ( Hybrid / Newark, NJ)
About The Position
The Senior Director, Product Management will help shape PGIM Real Estate’s product strategy and positioning, working closely with business units and partners across Real Estate, Product Management, Product Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Sales, Compliance, Legal, and Fund Administration. The role reports directly to the Head of Product Marketing and Management at PGIM and is based in Newark, New Jersey, on a hybrid schedule with three days in the office. The position is responsible for accurately positioning real estate products using internal and external information, identifying product-line issues and recommending solutions, contributing to product-line strategy, and advising on changes such as pricing, benchmarks, portfolio managers, strategies, and investment limits. It also supports sales and distribution through product materials, presentations, updates, inquiry responses, and training; collaborates on the structure and positioning of new products; and conducts market, performance, flow, portfolio, and competitive analysis. The role reviews regulated materials and other work for accuracy and message consistency, generates analytical data, responds to senior-management requests, and develops effective communication processes across the firm.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Series 7 license.
- Strong real estate or infrastructure expertise and the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Solid understanding of private-market products, as well as semi-liquid products, ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles.
- Solid understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and industry issues.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with PGIM Sales and Marketing teams.
- Detail-oriented and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects on time.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Proficiency with PC tools and industry platforms, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Lipper, FactSet, Morningstar Direct, and Bloomberg.
Nice To Haves
- CFA or MBA.
- Seven or more years of industry experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
- Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective relationships across departments and organizational levels.
- Creative problem-solving skills, including identifying process improvements and sales opportunities.
- Motivation to contribute and grow within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Position PGIM Real Estate products accurately and effectively using information from internal teams, external news, internally run data, sales feedback, and other sources.
- Identify issues affecting the product line and recommend next steps or solutions.
- Contribute to product-line strategy and recommend changes or enhancements, including pricing, benchmarks, portfolio managers, strategies, and investment limits.
- Partner with sales management and internal teams on product positioning, materials, and improvements to existing materials.
- Advocate for the product line by understanding PGIM’s real estate strategies, navigating the firm, obtaining information, and developing effective communication processes.
- Review others’ work to ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging.
- Monitor capital markets, trade publications, flows, performance, portfolio characteristics, and the competitive landscape.
- Present product updates and positioning to sales teams.
- Collaborate with internal groups on the structure and positioning of new products.
- Train new hires on the product line and inform current employees about new products and product changes.
- Build relationships with Institutional and Global Wealth Distribution and internal partners, including Product Development, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Fund Administration.
- Respond promptly to sales inquiries by answering questions and providing data.
- Present strategy information and product updates on calls with Financial Professionals.
- Review legally required materials, including shareholder reports, prospectuses, 15(c) peer reviews, and capital gains distributions.
- Generate analytical data proactively and in response to requests to support product positioning.
- Create and update fund presentations and fund positioning documents.
- Respond to special requests from Senior Management.
- Assist with competitive analysis and product-positioning points.
Benefits
- Market-competitive base salary and yearly bonus potential.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off 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 per year in reimbursement for eligible personal wellbeing purchases.
- Work/Life Resources for parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit for approved traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices at the beginning or end of the purchase period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
