PGIM - Sr. Associate, Trade Management

PGIM • Newark, NJ

6d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

PGIM Private Capital’s Investment Operations team is looking for a results-driven, analytical, and highly motivated individual for a Senior Associate position in their Newark office. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the operations of trade activities for PGIM Private Capital. The individual will assist with capturing trade data, coordinating cash management with external teams, performing trade reconciliations, and supporting auditing processes. This role will also help with cash and custody functions within the unit, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies. This position is based in our office in Newark, New Jersey and will follow a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 - 2 years experience in the banking/financial service industry
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with team members and other internal/external partners
• Interest in investment operations and financial markets with a willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Proficient in managing access & use across multiple banking portals and internal systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• High level of self-motivation and dedication
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily trade operations across the trade lifecycle, including trade capturing, allocations, settlements, and reconciliations in the appropriate systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as investment teams, portfolio managers, and back-office operations to help ensure smooth execution and settlement of trades.
• Provide operational support for ad-hoc requests within PPC and external third parties.
• Monitor trade activity to confirm investments are accurately recorded.
• Support reconciliations by reviewing daily and weekly reports to ensure accuracy and adherence to internal policies.
• Assist with hedge model reviews alongside deal teams and Pru Global Funding to help mitigate foreign currency risk for non-USD assets.
• Help with cash reconciliation of third-party bank accounts to ensure principal and interest activity is properly recorded for shadow recordkeeping purposes.
• Participate in portfolio management support, including asset allocation and execution of asset moves between accounts or portfolios.
• Follow audit and risk protocols to maintain a controlled operating environment.
• Assist with audit coordination, including gathering documentation for annual 10-K, 10-Q, and SOX audits.
• Participate in system testing (UAT) to identify opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Ensure proper documentation of transactional activity within required timeframes and compliance with record retention policies.
• Support settlement processes, including reviewing wires within required timeframes following established protocols.

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.
• Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees