Job Description

The Prudential Insurance Companys Alternative Assets Group is seeking a private equity investment professional to join its growing private equity platform based in Newark, NJ. The Alternative Assets Group is responsible for managing over $10.0 billion in assets, comprised of private equity and hedge funds, as well as real estate and other investments in real assets on behalf of Prudential.

Prudentials private equity portfolio, with a current net asset value of approximately $5 billion, includes investments in buyout, growth, venture, mezzanine and distressed funds, as well as selective co-investments.

The candidate will be expected to:

* Assist the Private Equity portfolio manager in managing the co-investment portfolio;

* Originate, underwrite and execute equity and junior capital/debt co-investments in partnership with fund relationship managers;
* Perform ongoing monitoring, analysis and reporting of the co-investment portfolio;
* Work with operations, accounting, tax and legal departments as part of the investment due diligence and execution process.
* Support identification, underwriting and monitoring of fund relationships expected to generate co-investment opportunities.

Qualifications:

* 10+ years of relevant work experience with a successful track record of underwriting and executing equity and junior debt co-investments;
* MBA or CFA preferred;
* Credit or Leveraged Finance banking/training a plus;
* Strong network of industry relationships;
* Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills;
* Strong analytical and modeling skills;
* Solid verbal and written communication skills;
* Team oriented with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

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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.

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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