QMA | Quantitative Analyst, Equities at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

Job Description:

PGIM is the diversified asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). With $1.5 trillion in assets under management, and 38 offices spanning 16 countries, PGIM is among the world’s top-10 largest asset managers. Comprised of seven self-governing asset management divisions, each PGIM business offers a distinct workplace culture that aligns with the firm’s ultimate objective: to provide premier service to our clients while fostering an inclusive workplace culture that is rooted in trust, respect and equality.

Our Business:

QMA manages quantitative equity and global multi-asset solutions as part of PGIM. Our culture is inclusive and collaborative. We seek employees from varied academic, work, and life circumstances who can contribute investment expertise, intellectual capital and creative solutions to our organization. We are looking for smart, talented team-players at all stages of their careers who are passionate about solving our clients' challenges.

Our Role:

We are looking for a motivated and bright individual like you to fulfill a Quant Research Analyst role within our dynamic environment. We are looking to showcase your success through initiative, ownership, analysis, communication and teamwork. Your curiosity about emerging trends and practices will stimulate brainstorming discussions with a group of like-minded professionals. This is a terrific opportunity to make a big impact in our organization, so if this sounds exciting, then QMA’s Quantitative Equity team might be the place for you.

Your Impact:

• Conduct quantitative research into areas related to alpha generation, risk management and portfolio construction


• Evaluate and work with new data sources and analytic packages


• Assist with ongoing enhancements to the research platform


• Support the implementation of research into production processes


• Periodically monitor academic and industry research


• Prepare materials and conduct presentations to internal and external stakeholders


• Support portfolio managers with ad hoc analysis / requests
   

Your Required Skills:

• A bachelors or advanced degree in finance/economics or STEM field.


• Programming experience in Python and/or R is required.


• Practical experience working with regression, cross sectional analysis, time series modeling and other empirical research techniques.


• Experience managing and analyzing large data sets is preferred.


• The ability to evaluate and summarize academic research in fields such as finance and accounting.


• Proven ability to effectively communicate complex concepts.


• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and problem-solving capability


• Strong interest in global financial markets.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
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