Senior Associate, Investment Operations – Asset-Based Finance

Prudential Financial

. Lead a team supporting Asset Based Finance and Residential Mortgage Whole Loan products .

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 Asset Based Finance and Residential Mortgage Whole Loan products, with a strong focus on operational excellence, risk management, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage complex transactions and enhance process efficiencies while mentoring and developing team talent.

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Investment OperationsAsset Based FinanceResidential Mortgage LoansPeople LeadershipMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Transaction ExecutionRisk ManagementCash ForecastingProcess ImprovementDeal OnboardingTrade SettlementFundingAsset ServicingSecondary Market TradingCredit Agreement Interpretation

Soft Skills

Leadership PresenceCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementJudgmentInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Order Management SystemAladdinAladdin Loan ManagerLoan Servicing Platforms

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPrivate CreditRestructuringAlternative Investment ProductsTransfer Agents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team supporting Asset Based Finance and Residential Mortgage Whole Loan products
Provide operational and people leadership across deal onboarding, trade settlement, funding, asset servicing, and secondary market trading
Partner with Portfolio Management, Deal Teams, Legal, Fund Management, counterparties, custodians, trustees, and agent banks
Ensure accurate and timely transaction execution, effective risk management, and ongoing portfolio support
Drive operational excellence, strengthen controls, develop team talent, and support business growth and scalability
Lead, develop, and mentor Investment Operations professionals
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
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
Prepare and distribute recurring and ad hoc reports
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

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
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
Ability to evaluate complex issues, exercise sound judgment, influence outcomes, and make risk-based decisions
Ability to escalate material matters appropriately
Excellent leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence across all levels
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple strategic priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Experience interpreting Credit Agreements and Purchase Agreements a plus
Experience working with Transfer Agents a plus
Experience settling DDTL and Revolver transactions 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
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 for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources for 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 with shares purchasable at 85% of the lower of two prices
Discretionary annual incentive program eligibility