Director, Business Group Risk Management – PGIM Risk

Prudential Financial

. Conduct detailed risk assessments and control reviews for existing processes, new products, and initiatives .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the asset management industry, including investment products, operational risks, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, root cause analysis, and developing key risk indicators while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams.

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Operational Risk ManagementAudit ExperienceRisk AssessmentKey Risk Indicators DevelopmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentRoot Cause AnalysisScenario AnalysisRisk Control Self-AssessmentsFraud Assessment CoordinationSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceOperational Risk ReportingTrend AnalysisControl ReviewsRisk Aggregation

Soft Skills

InfluencingNegotiationResults-OrientedRelationship ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CFAMBA

Industry Keywords

Asset ManagementInvestment ProductsOperational RisksRegulatory RisksReputational RisksProduct DevelopmentGovernanceDistribution ChannelsInternal AuditCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct detailed risk assessments and control reviews for existing processes, new products, and initiatives
Identify, assess, and document key operational risks and controls
Review and analyze errors and other risk events
Perform root cause analysis, identify trends, and recommend corrective measures
Report to Senior Management on key operational risks, significant risk events, outstanding issues, and other topics
Assist in risk aggregation and reporting
Promote Prudential’s Operational Risk Management framework, policies, and procedures across Product, Marketing, Institutional, and Retail Distribution teams
Monitor, analyze, and communicate emerging risks and external events
Collaborate with regional offices and business support functions to reinforce operational risk ownership and accountability
Act as an Internal Audit liaison, including planning and coordinating internal audits
Assist with developing, monitoring, and closing audit-related action plans
Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley walkthroughs and identification and validation of key controls
Coordinate the annual fraud assessment
Coordinate requests from Internal Audit, internal departments, regulatory agencies, external auditors, and others
Collaborate with other control functions to reinforce risk ownership and accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge of the asset management industry, including investment products and structures, product development and governance, distribution channels, and related operational, regulatory, and reputational risks
Minimum of 8 years of Audit and/or Operational Risk Management experience in the Asset Management industry
Audit experience is a plus
Previous experience in a global organization
Experience facilitating risk and control self-assessments
Experience reporting and analyzing internal and external risk events
Experience developing key risk indicators
Experience performing scenario analysis
Analytical mindset and ability to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks
Ability to perform root cause analysis
Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive organizational change while retaining independence
Highly ethical individual with a strong moral compass
Ability to challenge management while partnering effectively with them
Results-oriented and able to transform strategy into action
Excellent project management and multitasking skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Excellent relationship management skills in a cross-functional environment
CFA, MBA, or similar certification/credentials are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries
Yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Leave of absences, including 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 purchases
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 degrees 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
Accommodation support during the application process