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:

At PGIM Private Capital, expertise, analysis, and experience drive everything we do. We strategically target select global markets to offer unique deal flow to investors and prospective issuers. Our team is comprised of bright, focused professionals who collaborate at all levels to manage originations and a private debt portfolio across investment grade, high yield and mezzanine investments. We invest in the potential of our employees by offering them large-scope, small-team emphasis on collaboration, and commitment to a healthy balance between a professional and personal life. We challenge you as an individual so you can make real contributions while you grow your capabilities.

Specific Opportunity PPC Direct Lending:

PPC Direct Lending is the direct lending strategy within PGIM Private Capital responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing a portfolio of privately placed leveraged loans for middle market issuers ($10-100 million of EBITDA). These loans are originated from the PPC regional office network as well as the dedicated central PPC Direct Lending team via private equity and family office sponsors, advisors / intermediaries, other direct lending partners, and directly from issuers. PPC has been originating leveraged loans for 20+ years on behalf of Prudentials balance sheet. Due to the strong / consistent performance of that track record coupled with growing transaction flow, PPC has recently embarked on launching a dedicated direct lending fund.

The Direct Lending group is seeking an Analyst to join their team and help grow the initiative. We are looking for an intelligent and motivated individual who possesses an entrepreneurial desire to be part of a fast growing and important platform for PPC. This requires astute credit analysis, financial modeling skillset, strong writing skills / attention to detail, and the ability to work within a small, collaborative, and dynamic team. This position is in Chicago and will report to an Investment Vice President in Direct Lending.

Our Role:

We are looking for a motivated and bright individual like you to fulfill an Investment Analyst role within our dynamic environment. We are looking to showcase your success through initiative, ownership, analysis, communication and teamwork. Your curiosity about emerging trends and practices will stimulate brainstorming discussions with a group of like-minded professionals. This is a terrific opportunity to make a big impact in our organization, so if this sounds exciting, then PGIM Private Capital might be the place for you.

Your Impact:

The Investment Analyst role offers candidates the chance to build their analytical skills, expand their knowledge of private capital investments serving on the buy side, and broaden their knowledge of capital markets. In this role, the Analyst supports PGIM Private Capital in managing and investing private credit investments in companies around the globe.

Working on a small dedicated team, Analyst responsibilities include: Write internal credit memos; Perform industry and company research; Conduct comparable analysis; Financial modeling and credit analysis; Transaction and due diligence support; Portfolio and credit monitoring; Communication with portfolio companies; and Prepare marketing materials. The Analyst role includes direct interaction with senior management.

Expertise, analysis, and experience drive everything we do. We invest in the potential of our employees by offering them large-scope, small-team emphasis on collaboration, and commitment to a healthy balance between a professional and personal life. We challenge you as an individual so you can make real contributions while you grow your capabilities.

Your Required Skills:

* Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, with a strong record of academic achievement
* Excellent analytical and accounting skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel.
* Strong understanding of capital markets, including debt and equity security terms as well as valuation methodologies
* Strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills
* Business related experience preferred, but not required
* Participation in the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) program

Our Culture:

Prudential 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 utilize the internal Skills Accelerator to hone their skills and explore the opportunities available to them 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.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
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