Senior Strategy Analyst , PGIM Strategy (Hybrid, Newark/NJ)

Prudential Financial•Newark, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PGIM Strategy team supports the CEO of PGIM and its leadership team in developing and executing strategy for the business’s most critical priorities. The team works on projects such as competitor analysis, market evaluation and entry, and mergers and acquisitions. The Senior Strategy Analyst role offers the opportunity to work on a small, high-performing team, take responsibility across multiple projects, and address complex business challenges while supporting senior business leaders in the asset management industry. The role involves evaluating market size and growth potential, developing strategies for market entry, analyzing competitors’ responses to market dynamics, and evaluating and conducting due diligence on potential acquisition targets. The analyst conducts research and analysis, presents findings and recommendations to senior management, and develops a broad business strategy toolkit through exposure to PGIM and the asset management industry. The position is based in Newark, New Jersey, and follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office. Remote or office work may vary with task needs and personal work preferences; office work is encouraged for highly collaborative tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong academic background.
2–4 years of experience, preferably in internal strategy, management consulting, or banking.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Passion for problem solving.
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Executive presence and composure when interacting with senior leaders.
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently.
Interest in business strategy or development and asset management.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of financial services, ideally asset management and/or private markets such as private equity, private credit, or real estate.

Responsibilities

Develop problem statements and structure problem-solving approaches for PGIM’s critical challenges.
Establish the fact base to help answer senior management’s pressing questions.
Analyze markets, competitors, products, and client segments to identify growth opportunities across PGIM’s global investment businesses.
Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior executives, management committees, and board-level discussions.
Lead competitor intelligence, industry benchmarking, and thematic research initiatives covering traditional and alternative asset management.
Support corporate development, partnership evaluation, and business planning through commercial due diligence and financial analysis.
Coordinate cross-functional strategic initiatives with investment, distribution, finance, and corporate leadership teams to drive execution of key priorities.
Conduct research and analysis and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
Evaluate market size and growth potential, potential market-entry strategies, competitor responses to market dynamics, and potential acquisition targets.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary with yearly bonus potential at every level.
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 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 college enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing eligible shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of the beginning or ending purchase-period price.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable performance factors.