PGIM - Associate, North American Distribution at Prudential Financial in Newark, NJ

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Job Classification: Investment Management - Investments What you will do As an Associate on the North American Distribution team, you’ll serve as a key partner to senior sales professionals, supporting their efforts to develop new relationships, deepen existing ones, and raise capital across PGIM’s investment platform. The role offers high visibility internally, regular interaction with clients, consultants, and PGIM investment professionals, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. What you can expect Support senior sales professionals in covering their territories and client segments—fostering relationships, advancing opportunities, and managing day-to-day business activities Prepare for and attend prospect and client meetings, including coordinating logistics, assisting in the production of meeting books and pitchbooks, and drafting meeting notes and follow-ups Partner with sales and investment teams to proactively identify prospects and prepare analyses that position PGIM strategies effectively Respond to client, prospect, and consultant inquiries, including data requests, strategy materials, and search-related information Coordinate responses to RFPs, RFIs, and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) alongside the RFP, product, marketing, and compliance teams Conduct research and competitive analysis on institutional investors, consultants, peer managers, asset allocation trends, and industry developments Maintain accurate CRM (Salesforce) data—logging call notes, updating opportunities, and contributing to pipeline tracking, business metrics, and reporting Leverage core sales and research tools, including Salesforce, eVestment, Seismic, With Intelligence, FinSearches, Preqin, and various other industry databases Coordinate across Portfolio Management, Product Specialists, Marketing, Consultant Relations, Client Management, Sales Enablement, Legal, and Compliance to deliver accurate, approved materials Contribute to broader team initiatives focused on business growth, process improvement, and strategic priorities What you will bring 3-5 years of experience in asset management. Familiarity with institutional investor types, investment consultants, and the manager search process. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and the broader Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms, and investment databases such as eVestment, Preqin, or With Intelligence. FINRA Series 7, FINRA Series 63, and NFA Series 3 (or willingness to obtain) Progress toward the CFA or CAIA designation Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related disciplines; all majors considered. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and present information clearly to clients, colleagues, and senior management. Proven ability to multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and work well under pressure with strong follow-through. 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 $95,000 to $130,000. 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. About PGIM’s Institutional Client Group PGIM’s Institutional Client Group North American Distribution team sits at the heart of how we connect the world’s largest institutional investors—public and corporate pension plans, Taft-Hartley plans, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, and the consultants who advise them—with PGIM’s investment capabilities across public and private markets. Working across consultant relations, client relationship management, sales enablement, and various other internal teams, the distribution group builds an