Executive Director, Fixed Income Quantitative Research

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.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading global asset managers!

If you're not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that's investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

The Quantitative Modeling and Strategies (QMS) Group in PGIM Fixed Income is looking to add an Executive Director to oversee the research and development of portfolio construction and risk management models and tools. The group is an integral part of the investment organization, contributing to areas such as: portfolio construction, systematic strategies, fixed income relative value and stochastic modeling. We work closely with portfolio managers and traders as well as with colleagues in risk management, structured finance research, and application development.

What you can expect

• Engage with desk heads and portfolio/risk managers to understand business requirements.
• Provide thought leadership in portfolio construction and risk management.
• Create analytical solutions to meet business needs in a fixed income asset management environment.
• Develop a deep understanding of fixed income pricing models, curve fitting models, and structured solutions models.

• 10+ years of experience in fixed income quantitative research (buy-side preferred).
• An advanced degree (PhD preferred) in a quantitative field (e.g., science, mathematics, finance, or engineering).
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically while proactively managing a diverse team.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on management style, capable of building upon existing quantitative research capabilities and infrastructure.
• Ability to work closely with desk heads and portfolio managers, building strong relationships while maintaining intellectual independence.
• Proven experience leading the design of analytical solutions in a fixed income asset management environment.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, concisely, and logically.
• Familiarity with technology, data, and programming, and their impact on modelling approaches.
• Significant experience in portfolio construction models and/or systematic strategies, as well as risk management modelling in a fixed income context.
• Experience with at least three relevant asset classes, including but not limited to: interest rate products, futures, FX derivatives, investment grade (IG) and high yield (HY) corporates, CDX, TRS, MBS, CLOs, CMBS, ABS, and private credit.
• Experience in at least three relevant business areas, including but not limited to: stochastic modelling, statistical and data analysis, investment risk management, return and attribution modelling, asset allocation, portfolio construction, systematic strategies research, and investment/risk technology.
• Comfortable engaging with clients as a thought leader in global public and private fixed income investing.

• 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.

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