Associate, Portfolio Analytics

Prudential Financial

. Build stochastic models to enhance and extend the proprietary real-world economic scenario generator .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building stochastic models and applying quantitative methods to investment strategies, with a strong foundation in economics and finance. Proficient in programming with Python and knowledgeable in asset-liability management and macroeconomic frameworks.

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Ph.D. In Economics Or FinancePython Programming (Pandas, Numpy, Scipy)Stochastic ModelsQuantitative Finance ConceptsAsset-Liability Management

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Hard Skills

Stochastic ModelsProbability TheoryStatisticsOptions TheoryYield Curve ConstructionFixed Income AnalyticsQuantitative MethodsAI-Based MethodsMacro-Factor ModelsAsset-Level Models

Soft Skills

CreativityIntellectual CuriosityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

PythonTransformer TechnologyFoundation Models

Industry Keywords

Quantitative FinanceStructured ProductsPrivate CreditReal Estate DebtPrivate EquityInsurance Liabilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPandasPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build stochastic models to enhance and extend the proprietary real-world economic scenario generator
Contribute to macro-factor and asset-level models that set key scenario-generator parameters
Develop advanced techniques for analyzing emerging asset classes with sparse historical data
Develop methodology and tools for attributing changes in asset-liability metrics to underlying risk factors
Investigate and apply quantitative and AI-based methods to investment-strategy problems
Work with teams across PGIM to model investment strategies across public, private, and structured asset classes for asset-liability simulations
Support portfolio construction projects for live deals and in-force business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Economics or Finance Ph.D., advanced degree from a quantitative finance program, or comparable academic experience within a quantitative discipline
Solid programming background, including Python (pandas, numpy, scipy)
Exposure to modern transformer technology and foundation models
Reliable knowledge of probability theory, statistics, stochastic models, options theory, yield curve construction, fixed income analytics, CAPM, and related quant finance topics
Ability to understand and explain quant finance concepts at both technical and conceptual levels
Familiarity with structured products, private credit, real estate debt, and private equity
Exposure to insurance liabilities and asset-liability management concepts
Knowledge of theoretical foundations of quant finance and macroeconomic frameworks
Creativity, intellectual curiosity, and ability to break down quantitative ideas for non-quant audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries
Yearly bonus potential
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 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 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 for approved college degrees and accredited certificate programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with shares purchasable at 85% of the lower of two prices
Discretionary annual incentive program
Application accommodations upon request