Senior Associate, Portfolio Construction & Manager Selection - PGIM Multi Asset Solutions ( Hybrid/ Newark, NJ) (Project Management)
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Corporate - Human ResourcesA 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 can expect
The PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions (“PMA”) team is looking for a sharp and analytical individual to join the team as a Senior Associate, Portfolio Construction and Manager Selection . You will be reporting to the Co-Head of Portfolio Management and will be part of the investment team with the following key responsibilities:
Work with broader investment and risk teams within PMA in assessing new asset classes and investment opportunities
Construct customized portfolios, including appropriate implementations, taking into consideration client objectives and constraints
Evaluate suitability of PGIM strategies relative to client portfolio objectives and constraints
Calculate manager-level risk and return analytics, including historical metrics and scenario analyses, to fully analyze risk and return tradeoffs
Liaise with relevant PMA teams and external parties to perform due diligence and select third-party managers, where appropriate, for use across PMA client portfolios
Prepare memos with relevant risk and return analytics to support investment case for specific manager implementations
Present manager recommendations to internal PMA stakeholders and clients, as needed
Work with PMA PM and Operations teams to onboard new managers, including negotiation of manager guidelines
Meet regularly with managers (both internal and external) to monitor changes in strategy, PM team, flows, performance and risks
Promptly update PM and client teams on any manager issues which require portfolio actions
Contribute to new investment and implementation ideas
What you will bring
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
5-7 years of direct experience in manager due diligence and selection, with a special focus in alternative strategies (e.g. private credit, equity and hedge funds)
Understanding of portfolio construction theories and techniques
Familiarity with multi-asset classes, with a specific emphasis on fixed income and alternative asset classes
Quantitative background in financial modelling, data analytics, and statistical methods
Ability to analyze large amount of data in order to generate a clear conclusion and recommendation
Fluent in techniques to evaluate risk-return characteristics of different asset classes and manager types
Knowledge of private asset cash flow models
Familiarity with utilization different asset class databases (e.g. Preqin, Morningstar, Cambridge…etc)
Expertise in assessing risk exposures for portfolios supporting various insurance liabilities
Creative problem solver with focus on innovation
Must be able to effectively partner with teams across PMA and PGIM asset managers
Strong communicator with ability to develop reports and present them to clients and senior management
What will set you apart
Open-minded, innovative, strategic thinker
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is preferred
*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
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 $160,000 to $180,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
About PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions
PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions (PMA) is a business within PGIM responsible for providing institutional clients asset-liability management and multi-asset class solutions, with liability driven and insurance expertise. On behalf of its clients, PMA will oversee portfolio construction and management and will partner with PGIM affiliates including PGIM Fixed Income, PGIM Private Capital, PGIM Real Estate and PGIM Quantitative Solutions to deliver best in class origination, trading, research, and risk management capabilities across a full range of asset classes.
What we offer you:
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs 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 and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
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. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
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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