Job Description

PGIM is the diversified asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). With $1.4 trillion in assets under management, and 38 offices spanning 16 countries, PGIM is among the worlds top-10 largest asset managers. Comprised of seven self-governing asset management divisions, each PGIM business offers a distinct workplace culture that aligns with the firms ultimate objective: to provide premier service to our clients while fostering an inclusive workplace culture that is rooted in trust, respect and equality.

Our Business:

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. With 950 employees and $946bn assets under management, the company has offices in Newark, London, Letterkenny, Amsterdam, Munich, Zurich, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

Our Role:

We are looking for an astute, determined professional like you to fulfill a critical position within our PGIM Fixed Income Department. You will showcase your success through collaboration, ownership, and innovation. Your expertise in emerging trends and practices will evoke stimulating discussions around optimization and change to help keep our competitive edge. This rewarding opportunity will enable you to make a big impact in our organization, so if this sounds exciting, then PGIM might be the place.

Your Impact:

To complement the work done by its credit research team, PGIM Fixed Income is currently building a distinct ESG specialist team, which will be responsible for:

* Maintaining, enhancing, and ensuring the consistent implementation of PGIM Fixed Incomes ESG integration approach, including the processes used to analyze ESG risks and opportunities as well as the framework for applying its ESG impact ratings
* Undertaking sector, thematic, and issuer-level ESG research across all fixed income asset classes and regions
* Partnering with credit research analysts, economists, and portfolio managers to identify and incorporate material ESG factors into their investment analyses and decision-making
* Engaging with issuers on ESG issues, both individually and in partnership with credit research analysts and economists
* Tracking ESG-related developments from a market, regulatory and thematic perspective, and formulating strategies for PGIM Fixed Income to adapt accordingly
* Understanding and analyzing 3rd party ESG data and research, working with the firms technology support group to constantly improve ways of accessing and applying this data, and investigating potential new sources of such information
* Producing ESG-related thought leadership for use by PGIM Fixed Income and its clients
* Interfacing with peers, industry groups and other external ESG organizations
* Partnering with PGIM Fixed Incomes client advisory group to explain the firms ESG approach to clients, respond to their ESG-related queries and improve the ESG-related reporting they receive
* Participating in the design and launch of new ESG products and strategies
* Acting as the ESG specialist teams on-the-ground point person in the US and managing 2 other US-based ESG specialists
* The ESG specialist team is led by PGIM Fixed Incomes head of ESG research, who is based in London and reports directly to the firms global head of credit research and portfolio management. The team itself will eventually be comprised of 7 professionals split between London and Newark.
* This position will be based in Newark

Your Required Skills:

* At least 8-10 years of experience in an ESG focused role, ideally in asset management with good knowledge of fixed income asset classes and strategies
* Solid experience conducting ESG research at a sector and/or company level, and ability to assess the materiality of ESG factors for investment performance
* Strong skills and experience in engagement with companies at the board and senior management levels, as well as regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders
* Experience interacting with clients and a proven ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally
* A clear capacity to manage others, with experience doing so a plus
* Excellent analytical skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and concepts at a level of detail adapted to the audience
* Ability to maintain focus and deliver required outputs when under pressure
* Self-motivation, self-reliance, and good organizational skills
* Creativity and a proven capacity for critical thinking
* Strong written and spoken English language skills

Your Desired Skills:

* A relevant advanced degree and/or CFA
* Proficiency with Excel and Bloomberg
* Experience in fixed income and/or asset management

Our Culture:

Prudential Financial, Inc. is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We dont just accept differencewe celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

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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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