Job Description:

Job Classification:

Investment Management - Portfolio Research

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE 

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. 

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!   

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.   At PGIM, You Can!  

What you will do:

We are looking for an astute, determined professional like you to fulfill a Software Developer role within the Investment Technology team. 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 PQS might be the place.

What you can expect:

The individual must have experience in automation of the portfolio management workflow, including business logic and data visualization. As a part of process automation, error handling, data monitoring/reporting, and attention to detail are paramount in maintaining the integrity of the team's work and minimizing technical risk. The development of reliable and robust automated processes will allow the team to focus on its primary responsibilities as fiduciaries and the needs of clients, both internal and external.

The individual must strive for quality in all phases of the software development lifecycle and inspire others to do the same in order to build the next generation of investment tools for the firm. Dedication to solid design principles is crucial to the long-term success of the software being developed by the team. The individual must be able draw upon his or her experiences to strike the delicate balance between the needs of the business and the pursuit of flawless code.

In order to perform these responsibilities, the individual must work closely with the team and gain an intimate understanding of its business needs and investment philosophies. This is necessary to ensure that the applications and systems are effective, flexible, and can evolve rapidly to satisfy the team's requirements. It is critical that the individual have the inclination and eagerness to learn constantly, and to have the ability to effectively distill and socialize knowledge to the team and larger firm. Implicitly, this requires that the individual foster a culture of openness and be dedicated in the areas of clean and intuitive design and effective documentation for maximum impact. A well-developed sense of user empathy is highly recommended.

What you will bring: 

• 4+ years of software development experience or Master's degree relevant to an investment software role


• 2+ years’ experience working with the Python programming language


• Experience developing financial services applications


• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms


• Extensive knowledge of robust programming methods and performance optimization


• Knowledge of databases, including design, normalization, and query optimization


• Experience working with large financial datasets using python packages like Pandas/NumPy/SciPy


• Experience delivering enterprise quality applications


• Experience working in an agile setting

What will set you apart:

• Experience with data visualization packages like Matplotlib and Plotly


• Familiarity with front end framework like react, angular is a plus


• Knowledge of Asset Allocation is a plus

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply. 

Note: 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 $100,000 to $130,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

About PGIM Quantitative Solutions

PGIM Quantitative Solutions is the quantitative, multi-asset and liquid alternatives specialist of PGIM. For more than 45 years, PGIM Quant Solutions has helped investors around the world solve their unique needs by leveraging the power of technology and data as well as advanced academic research. PGIM Quant Solutions manages portfolios across equities, multi-asset and liquid alternatives and offers defined contribution solutions.  For more information, please visit PGIM Quantitative Solutions  

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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.  

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 

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. 

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. 

 

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.

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