PGIM Fixed Income - Credit Investment Analyst (Finance)

Job Classification:

Investment Management - Portfolio Research

What you will do:

The Credit Investment Analyst conducts fundamental investment analysis on loan and bond capital structures. The Analyst works closely with a Senior Analyst to evaluate issuer and industry trends, determine relative value within issuer capital structures and industry sectors, and communicate investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers. The fundamental credit investment research conducted by the Analyst is an integral component of the portfolio construction process. The Analyst role involves regular interaction with the management of issuing companies, industry participants & consultants, and other market participants. Analysts benefit from our comprehensive investment capabilities across the Fixed Income universe, including interest rates, currencies, structured products, macroeconomics, and investment strategy. This is a four-year program with increased responsibility as the Analyst's experience, capability, and confidence grows.

This role is a hybrid work arrangement requiring working in our Newark, NJ office 3 days a week.

What you can expect

• Financial statement analysis, modeling, and forecasting

• Industry data collection and trend analysis

• Identify industry initiatives and market trends that impact the business

• Assess business and financial strategy

• Monitoring of market movements through daily meetings with portfolio managers, economists, and strategists

• Formulate and maintain forward looking investment recommendations

• Determine credit quality by assigning and maintaining independent internal ratings

What you will bring

• Bachelor's Degree Required: Majors include Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics, and a minimum GPA of 3.0

• Strong analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills

• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• CFA pursuit preferred

Salary Disclosure

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 $85,000 to $100,000. 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

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. With approximately 360 global investment professionals and $862 billion in assets under management PGIM Fixed Income, and its predecessors, have been managing fixed income portfolios for more than 140 years. Our decades of experience managing institutional, proprietary, and mutual fund fixed income assets for clients worldwide enables us to find value and strive to deliver consistent long-term performance.

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.