Senior Associate, Investment Operations – Asset-Based Finance

PGIM

. Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Investment Operations professionals .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Investment Operations, including deal onboarding, trade settlement, and asset servicing, while providing strong leadership and mentoring to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.

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Investment Operations ManagementPeople LeadershipAsset Based FinanceOperational Risk ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Financial ServicesCash ForecastingCredit Agreement InterpretationPurchase Agreement InterpretationDelayed Draw Term Loans (DDTL)Revolvers SettlementOrder Management System (OMS)Trade SettlementAsset ServicingPrivate Credit

Soft Skills

Leadership PresenceCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementJudgementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAladdinAladdin Loan ManagerLoan Servicing Platforms

Industry Keywords

Residential Mortgage LoansPrivate Asset TransfersSecondary Market TradingPerformance ManagementEmployee Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Investment Operations professionals
Support Asset Based Finance (ABF) and Residential Mortgage Whole Loan products
Provide operational and people leadership across deal onboarding, trade settlement, funding, asset servicing, and secondary market trading
Facilitate deal execution with deal teams, counsel, fund management, and internal and external stakeholders
Capture and maintain primary and secondary market trading activity in the Order Management System (OMS)
Ensure accurate and timely IBOR positions and records
Manage end-to-end wire payment processes for deal funding and settlement
Coordinate and execute private asset transfers
Manage daily production, including cash forecasting and positioning
Research and resolve cash and position breaks with stakeholders
Prepare and distribute recurring and ad hoc reports
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Strengthen controls, manage risk, develop team talent, and support business growth and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline preferred; all majors considered
8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Services, with demonstrated experience in Investment Operations, Private Credit, Asset Based Finance, Residential Mortgage Loans, Restructuring, or related alternative investment products
3+ years of people leadership experience including performance management, coaching, and employee development
Intermediate or Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional ability to evaluate complex issues, exercise sound judgement, influence outcomes, and make risk-based decisions while escalating material matters appropriately
Excellent leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence across all levels
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple strategic priorities in a deadline driven environment, while fostering accountability, collaboration, and development of the team
Experience interpreting Credit Agreements and Purchase Agreements a plus
Experience working with Transfer Agents a plus
Experience settling Delayed Draw Term Loans (DDTL) and Revolvers and instructing/settling DWAC, DRS, FOP, and physical bonds or equities a plus
Experience with Aladdin/Aladdin Loan Manager or other loan servicing platforms a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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 supporting 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)
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program