Job Classification:
Investment Management - Investments
A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE
As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we're always looking for ways to improve financial services. We're passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.
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At PGIM, You Can!
What you will do
PGIM Fixed Income is seeking to hire a US Economist for the Global Macroeconomic Research Team to support the team's research agenda. The team is responsible for formulating the firm's views on the economic outlook across emerging and developed countries, as well as maintaining sovereign credit ratings and developing economic research for use in the investment process as well as for external distribution. We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills who is intellectually curious, highly collaborative, and proactive. This is a hybrid position whereby the Associate will be typically expected to be present in our Newark, NJ office three days per week. The position reports to the Chief US Economist.
What you can expect
- Tracking economic and political developments to help develop and refine our US economic outlook.
- Developing access to new data sets and supporting the analysis.
- Further developing macroeconomic and financial databases and automating related chart books.
- Supporting the research and other analytical work of regional economists on the team.
What you will bring
- B.A. or M.A. in economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related fields.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience focused on the US economy in a financial institution, central bank or think tank.
- Hands-on experience with macroeconomic and financial data.
- Strong econometric, data management and programming skills (e.g., Haver, Macrobond, Stata, Eviews, Python).
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
- Capacity to work well both independently and as a team member.
*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
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 $140,000 to $155,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
About PGIM Fixed Income
PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. With approximately 1000 employees and $859Bn assets under management, the company has offices in Newark, London, Letterkenny, Amsterdam, Munich, Zurich, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.
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.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programsincluding 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.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- 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.
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.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
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.
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