Vice President, Chief Data Scientist at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Classification:

Technology - Data Analytics & Management

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:

As the Chief Data Scientist for PGIM you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing PGIM’s data-driven strategy. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer and the PGIM Chief Information & Technology Officer you will join a fast-paced environment that is leading business and cultural transformation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions, shaping the future of PGIM’s data landscape. You will lead teams of data scientists, who will work diligently on problems that will enable the business to deploy solutions and elevate outcomes.

As an expert in data science and analytics, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, and an inclusive leadership attitude to all that you do. 

What you can expect:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced analytical solutions to complex business problems that generate measurable outcomes within PGIM.


• Develop and grow relationships with senior executives in the business lines, including PGIM businesses as key stakeholders. Build in-depth knowledge of business success drivers, industry trends, regulatory issues, and the competitive marketplace to develop value added business solutions.


• As a thought leader and evangelist, drive knowledge and application of machine learning and data science at all levels of PGIM.


• Develop pragmatic approaches to solving complex business problems through data analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning. Ability to bring the right data technique to solve the problem in an explainable manner to the business.


• Leverage strong oral and written communication skills to drive business transformation and data science adoption.  Articulate insights, opportunities, and analytical outcomes clearly and persuasively to audiences at all levels of the organization.


• Advise on implementation of advanced data analytics models with effective and practical short- and long-term actionable solutions within the businesses.


• Build the data and technical environment at PGIM by bringing new technologies and techniques to create efficient processes around data extraction, aggregation and analytics.


• Contribute to the transformation of the culture at Prudential from a product-centric to a customer-centric orientation, especially by improving the data and analytics environment overall.


• Initiate and manage strategic external partnerships to supplement internal advanced data analytics capabilities, as desired.


• Attract and nurture talent to maintain competitive advantage in fast changing data science ecosystem.
   

What you will bring:

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.


• Experience in applying modeling/data science principles in asset management / capital markets with knowledge across multiple financial products.


• Proven experience in leading and managing high-performing data science teams.


• Prior experience with building custom statistical models, analyzing unstructured data, and/or machine learning for asset management and capital markets is highly desirable.


• Superior communication and persuasion skills; talent for storytelling, visualizing and creating insights from data to deliver practical recommendations for business action.


• Consultative nature, with a proven track record of using data to drive quantifiable business outcomes.


• Proven relationship building and collaboration skills; ability to influence and drive outcomes in large, matrixed and complex organizations.


• Strong quantitative skills with deep knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer science at the foundation of data science.


• Experience managing teams of data scientist and analytical professionals.


• Accustomed to managing multiple teams on different projects. Experience managing projects, budgets and schedules to successful completion.

• Entrepreneurial spirit, persistence, and resilience; comfort with and ability to thrive on and drive change while navigating ambiguity.


• Experience with asset management data analytics, metrics, and outcomes measurement.

*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


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  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


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  Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional health, and career development.


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

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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 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.

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.

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