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Business Analyst - Financial Management Transformation (Hybrid)

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Prudential Financial

Business Analyst - Financial Management Transformation (Hybrid)

Newark, NJ

Job Classification:
Technology - Agile, Delivery, & Product

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!

Are you energized by an opportunity to work in a new, transformative and tech forward environment? Do you have a strong affinity and curiosity for financial systems and implementing process efficiencies? As part of Financial Management (FM) Transformation, the Data Strategy & Stewardship team is seeking an action-oriented individual with an entrepreneurial and tech-forward mindset to join our Agile team as a Business Analyst.

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Our vision for FM Transformation, which is aligned to Prudential's vision and strategy, is to power exceptional business, customer, and employee outcomes through efficient, high-integrity and timely financial reporting and analysis that enable rapid and intelligent financial and business decisions.

We will achieve our vision by creating:

  • A simplified, modular, and integrated model and technology architecture,
  • World-class business intelligence and decision analytics, fueled by accurate, readily available data,
  • End-to-end process automation,
  • A culture that embraces transformational innovation, organizational agility, and continuous improvement, and
  • Superior employee experience.

The successful candidate will help drive the FM Transformation vision, and be part of an Agile team that partners with subject matter experts and technology associates to ideate, design, develop, roll-out, and measure success for the initiative. They will also support the team's Product Owner (PO) by acting as a voice of business interests within the team. This role will encompass driving delivery efforts across finance, technology, project management, and people management.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What you can expect:

  • Work on a small team (~7-10 individuals) to help drive change and transformation to the BU Finance teams by enhancing methodology, process/data flow and technology
  • Tackle problems creatively, while being curious to evaluate situations from all angles, and implement new solutions
  • Utilize flexible collaboration styles to build a cohesive team and maintain progress
  • Build partnerships with associates across finance, data office, technology, and the businesses
  • Demonstrate capacity to communicate complex and technical solutions to non-technical audiences
  • Evaluate demanding situations, understand the challenges, and take the necessary risks to meet key milestones including making project-level decisions that will be instrumental in keeping pace and setting the stage for future actions and taking responsibility for projects as if they were their own business
  • Understands that this job is not about knowing the answers, but finding them

What you'll need:

  • 3-5 years of diversified experience in Finance Reporting (GAAP/Management reporting), Actuarial or other financial management roles, with a focus on planning & analysis, capital management, or actuarial / financial modeling
  • Problem solving skills including the ability to identify solutions and alternatives for high priority challenges. Ability to drive progress and navigate with tenacity.
  • Ability to 'connect the dots' between the main concepts of finance, treasury, actuarial, risk etc.
  • Excellent execution and business partnering skills, along with strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams that achieved long-term goals while managing short-term challenges
  • Willingness to learn Agile execution, innovative technologies, and process re-engineering

It'd be a plus if you had:

• MBA, CPA, or CFA

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

At Prudential, you can:

We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.

We're a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren't afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.

What we offer you:

  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
  • Retirement plans:
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
  • Company-funded pension plan
  • Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
  • 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.
  • Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $71,100.00 to $105,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional 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. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

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.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, which may include an assessment, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.

Client-provided location(s): Newark, NJ, USA
Job ID: Prudential-R-118771
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program