PGIM Fixed Income: VP Portfolio Strategist (Hybrid/Newark, NJ)

$175,000 - $205,000/Yr

Prudential Financial - Newark, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Newark, NJ

501-1,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The VP Portfolio Strategist at PGIM Fixed Income is responsible for becoming an internal expert on fixed income strategies and the global macro-economic outlook. This role involves effectively communicating insights to clients and prospects, maintaining strong relationships with internal partners, and conducting thorough analyses of key strategies to position PGIM's capabilities against competitors. The position requires a blend of client-facing experience, strong presentation skills, and a deep understanding of investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Become an internal expert on PFI fixed income strategies and global macro-economic outlook.
• Communicate perspectives effectively and persuasively to clients and prospects.
• Interact regularly with senior investment professionals and attend internal investment meetings.
• Travel domestically with affiliated mutual fund regional coordinators to convey market perspectives and strategy insights.
• Ensure internal partners are fully informed, trained, and supported on PFI managed products and capabilities.
• Maintain thorough ongoing analysis of key PFI strategies to position capabilities versus peers.

Requirements

• 10 years+ Financial Services/investment management experience with specific client-facing experience as a Portfolio Strategist/Client Portfolio Manager.
• Extensive experience in fixed income and ability to communicate fixed income concepts succinctly.
• Strong presentation skills for both one-on-one and large audience formats.
• Deep understanding of investment processes including portfolio and risk management.
• Ability to effectively convey key differentiators via verbal and written communications.
• Genuine team player with a collaborative style; able to build partnerships and relationships based on trust and credibility.
• Strong understanding of the asset management industry and retail distribution.
• Highly responsive, flexible, and oriented toward meeting and exceeding the needs of clients and prospects.
• B.A or B.S. degree, MBA and CFA designation strongly preferred. Series 7 and 63 required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs with reimbursement for personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources for various support topics
• Tuition Assistance for traditional college enrollment and industry designations