Job Description

Locations

• USA, NJ, Newark

Salary

Skills Required

• private creditintermediate
• and interpreting financial modelsintermediate
• private credit transaction structuresintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree (MBA) or progress toward CFA is a plus (degree in finance)
• 2+ years of relevant experience in private credit, leveraged finance, structured credit, investment banking, or related investing roles (experience, 2 years)
• Strong credit underwriting skills with experience analyzing corporate borrowers, structured transactions, and/or asset-backed portfolios (experience)
• Demonstrated experience building and interpreting financial models, including cash flow analysis, scenario modeling, and downside stress cases (experience)
• Familiarity with private credit transaction structures and documentation; exposure to asset-based finance or securitized products is a plus (experience)
• Ability to evaluate complex deal structures, collateral pools, and legal frameworks with attention to detail (experience)
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment (experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
• High level of intellectual curiosity, strong analytical mindset, and proactive problem-solving approach (experience)
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners (experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree (MBA) or progress toward CFA is a plus (degree in finance)
• 2+ years of relevant experience in private credit, leveraged finance, structured credit, investment banking, or related investing roles (experience, 2 years)
• Strong credit underwriting skills with experience analyzing corporate borrowers, structured transactions, and/or asset-backed portfolios (experience)
• Demonstrated experience building and interpreting financial models, including cash flow analysis, scenario modeling, and downside stress cases (experience)
• Familiarity with private credit transaction structures and documentation; exposure to asset-based finance or securitized products is a plus (experience)
• Ability to evaluate complex deal structures, collateral pools, and legal frameworks with attention to detail (experience)
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment (experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
• High level of intellectual curiosity, strong analytical mindset, and proactive problem-solving approach (experience)
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners (experience)
• *PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply. (experience)
• Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The annual base salary range for this role is from $120,000 to $135,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. This role is also eligible for additional (experience)
• compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. (experience)

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Associate to join our Asset Based Finance (ABF) investment team. The Associate will support senior investment professionals across the origination, underwriting, structuring, execution, and portfolio management of private credit investments. This individual will work closely with deal leaders to evaluate opportunities, conduct credit analysis, structure transactions, coordinate execution processes, and present investment recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• This position follows a hybrid work model, with working 3 days in the Newark, NJ office and 2 days remote.

Benefits

• general: Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• general: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• general: 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• general: Company-funded pension plan.
• general: Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• general: Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• general: Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• general: Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).
• general: Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
• general: Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
• general: Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
• general: If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
• general: If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.

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