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Senior Analyst – Investment Strategist – PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions

Senior Analyst – Investment Strategist – PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions

CompanyPrudential Financial
LocationNewark, NJ, USA
Salary$120000 – $145000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic asset allocation, portfolio construction, or portfolio management.
  • Experience with insurance-related investing or understanding of insurance balance sheets is a strong plus.
  • Solid knowledge of fixed income markets, with exposure to private asset classes such as asset-backed finance and residential mortgages.
  • Demonstrated high performance in previous roles with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI, SQL, and Python strongly preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of transaction-level SAA and portfolio recommendations for insurance clients.
  • Prepare SAA presentations and asset allocation proposals tailored to client needs.
  • Evaluate new investment strategies and asset classes, considering factors such as relative value, capital efficiency, operational feasibility, and regulatory implications.
  • Refine investment strategies based on internal and external factors, including ALM considerations, liquidity, market conditions, and industry trends.
  • Analyze regulatory developments across jurisdictions and assess their impact on client portfolios.
  • Conduct scenario analysis, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis for market and credit exposures.
  • Support ALM-related analyses, including hedging strategies and trade-off evaluations.
  • Assist with investment-related tasks in reinsurance M&A transactions.
  • Collaborate with the analytics team to leverage internal tools and enhance portfolio analytics capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CFA charter holder or progress toward CFA preferred; other relevant designations (FRM, CAIA, etc) and/or actuarial credentials are a plus.