Investment Analyst

PGIM

. Conduct fundamental investment analysis on loan and bond capital structures .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting investment analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting while effectively communicating recommendations to portfolio managers. Proficient in leveraging AI tools for research and data synthesis within the finance and investment sectors.

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Investment AnalysisFinancial ModelingData SynthesisCommunication SkillsCFA Pursuit

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisForecastingAnalytical SkillsCredit Quality AssessmentIndustry Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communication SkillsOral Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelWordPowerPointClaude FinancialCopilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeCFA Pursuit

Industry Keywords

Investment RecommendationsIssuer Capital StructuresMarket TrendsFinancial StrategyPortfolio Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct fundamental investment analysis on loan and bond capital structures
Work closely with a Senior Analyst to evaluate issuer and industry trends
Determine relative value within issuer capital structures and industry sectors
Communicate investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers
Interact regularly with management of issuing companies, industry participants, consultants, and other market participants
Perform financial statement analysis, modeling, and forecasting
Collect industry data and analyze trends
Identify industry initiatives and market trends impacting the business
Assess business and financial strategy
Monitor market movements through daily meetings with portfolio managers, economists, and strategists
Formulate and maintain forward-looking investment recommendations
Determine credit quality by assigning and maintaining independent internal ratings
Work in the Newark, NJ office three days per week under a hybrid arrangement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
Major in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience leveraging AI tools such as Claude Financial and Copilot to accelerate research, data synthesis, and report drafting
CFA pursuit preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries
Yearly bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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 reimbursement for personal wellbeing items
Work/Life Resources supporting parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
Education Benefit for approved traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices
Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program