PGIM Fixed Income | Associate, Municipal Credit Research 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 $1.4 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:

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. With 950 employees and $946bn assets under management, the company has offices in Newark, London, Letterkenny, Amsterdam, Munich, Zurich, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent and culture; dedicated to fostering growth and development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

Our Role:

We are looking for a motivated and bright individual like you to fulfill an Associate role within the Municipal Credit Team. 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 PGIM Fixed Income might be the place for you.

The Associate will be a member of an investment team that manages municipal bonds.  The Associate will be assigned to the hospital and senior living sectors.  The Associate will work closely with the Head of Municipal Credit Research and interact with the Municipal Credit Team, but will also work directly with the Municipal portfolio managers in developing recommendations on positioning individual credits and sectors within client portfolios.  These recommendations will be the result of core fundamental analysis on the borrowers together with a relative value assessment of risk-adjusted return opportunities within the analyst's sectors.  The role will involve regular direct interaction both with underwriters and the management of borrowers.

Your Impact:

• Building and maintaining Microsoft Excel models


• Tracking credit developments


• Interviewing borrower management about business and financial strategies


• Documenting research


• Interacting with underwriters and issuers on the latest securities offerings


• Monitoring opportunities through frequent meetings with portfolio managers


• Making investment recommendations

Your Required Skills:

• Three or more years of experience analyzing municipal sectors from a credit point of view.


• Experience with the hospital and senior living sector strongly preferred.


• Strong bottom up credit fundamental analysis and modeling skills.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to write clearly and concisely.


• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.


• Bachelors degree required; progress towards MBA or CFA preferred.

Our Culture:

Prudential is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career and their future. We encourage employees to utilize the internal “Skills Accelerator” to hone their skills and explore the opportunities available to them within Prudential.

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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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