PGIM Fixed Income - Analyst, Data Integrity (Hybrid) at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

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A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!  

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

The primary responsibility of the Analyst is to maintain the highest quality of indicative data, market pricing, and analytical values for fixed income securities in order to ensure a first-class risk management process.  Analysts will develop expertise in a wide range of fixed income securities including, Treasury, Agency, MBS, CMBS, CMOs, ABS, Investment Grade Corporates, High Yield Corporates, Bank Loans, Emerging Markets Debt, Global Non-Dollar Securities, Derivatives, Municipals, and Money Market Instruments.  The successful Analyst will effectively balance daily functions with numerous ad-hoc requests.  These requests generally include portfolio, benchmark, peer, market, and economic data collection and analysis.

What you can expect

• Learning and understanding in detail many different product types within the fixed income market as well as the different risk characteristics associated with each product




• Reviewing and verifying that fixed income securities are set up properly for trading and ongoing maintenance




• Interacting closely with Portfolio Analysts in performing analysis on a security and portfolio level.




• Monitoring and reviewing security updates that arrive from various data sources for accuracy




• Reviewing new sources of security master data, as well as collecting and reviewing manual sources of data, including prospectuses, private placement memorandums, offering memorandums, remittance reports and the broker dealer community




• Reviewing data integrity reports for missing data components and monitoring security master changes for accuracy




• Review relevant Fixed Income indices for data and modeling accuracy. 




• Researching the impact of data and changes on the risk attributes of a security or portfolio




• Contributing as part of a team that will often consist of all levels of the Firm.  Innovative ideas and input are expected and sought from everyone involved




• Strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with business, operations and technology teams




• Collaborate with data governance related activities, including data quality focus, data dictionary maintenance, understanding data lineage, issue tracking and reporting, and data quality metrics

What you will bring

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related field of study.

• Two years or more of fixed income experience, with proven knowledge of a product area and its processes




• Strong ability to independently identify and resolve workflow issues or complex data problems




• High attention to detail




• Understands complex data structures and the implication of processes on other groups and downstream systems




• Works well as part of a team




• Enjoys a fast-paced, high-intensity environment




• Possesses excellent communication skills




• Possesses excellent analytical, and technical skills. Intermediate - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.  Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is preferred. 




• Programming experience in Visual Basic, SQL, and Python are a plus




• Experience working with one or more of the following platforms Blackrock Aladdin, Bloomberg or LSEG Eikon




• Has a passion for financial markets, products, and the investment management process




• Has an entrepreneurial spirit that is willing to take on additional responsibility quickly

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Paid Time Off)

• Retirement plans:




• 401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)




• Company-funded pension plan




• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, 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 health, and career development.




• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment, approved degrees, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $ $80,000 to $105,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. 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.

About PGIM Fixed Income Group

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. With approximately 1000 employees and $793bn 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 & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow. 

About PGIM – Global Asset Management

PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.27 trillion in assets under management as of June 30th, 2023 With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back 145 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us. For more information about PGIM, visit PGIM.com.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Prudential Financial, Inc. 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 hone their skills and explore continued opportunities 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. 

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