Pgim Innovation - Director, Innovation Strategy & Transformation ( Newark, Nj Or/ Tampa, Fl - Hybrid)

Job Classification

Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy - Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

Our Vision

At PGIM, we care about our employees, and we are committed to seeing them succeed. We provide our employees with access to professional development and support to help drive their success and ability to innovate.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Director, Innovation Strategy & Transformation to be part the team to develop a long term view and drive new initiatives across PGIM’s various business units. This role is at the intersection of where innovation, transformation, and asset management meet. You will need to be a proven change leader with a passion for results-driven transformation and innovation. You will have an opportunity to take part in our global business transformation.

This position can be performed from our office in Tampa, FL Or/ Newark, NJ. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and/ from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration

What You Can Expect

• Educate the organization on the culture of innovation by leading events, workshops, and sessions (e.g., hackathons, conferences).
• Apply a strong background in asset management, specifically with regards to the institutional investment process, distribution channels, and portfolio management.
• Work with the team to discover, incubate, and accelerate concepts into business proposals and initiatives in a fast pace environment
• Research asset management industry across public and private assets, building a network of peers, partners, and consulting firms.
• Be passionate about innovation and present views, trends, and recommendations on innovation within asset management to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of PGIM innovation strategy across marketing, distribution, sales, client service, and business process improvements.
• Drive innovation initiatives and projects using a matrix team, to deliver results and solutions in partnership with the businesses, and the wider functional teams.
• Evaluate new concepts and emerging innovation trends within asset management and the financial industry and develop them into new innovative solutions for the businesses.
• Identify business opportunities and needs and be a champion of innovation within asset management to help modernize and solve business problems.
• Identify and work with forward-looking vendors and start-up companies (e.g. FinTechs, MarTechs, PropTechs).

What You Will Bring

• Strong experience with building cross-business partnerships, collaborating with stakeholders and functional partners, and working with external vendors and start-ups.
• 6+ years of proven experience driving results across large programs within the financial industry (for example asset management, investment banking).
• Strong analytical skills working with multiple sources of data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, creating presentations, and articulating ideas to stakeholders and management.
• A track record of progressing new insights, processes, and strategies that add business value, across a matrixed organization.
• Proven self-starter able to work independently.
• Good understanding of innovation in asset management, across private and public assets and client segments.

What Will Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in project management or product management.
• We know not everyone will meet 100% of the requirements, however we encourage you to apply if you think your skills are a good fit for this role.
• Experience in the financial industry and asset management is a plus.

What We Offer You

• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment, approved degrees, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
• Retirement plans:
• 401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 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 health, and career development.

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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 $140,000 to $175,000. 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. 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.

About PGIM Operations And Innovation Group

PGIM Operations and Innovation drives digital transformation, modern data analytics, and operational excellence across PGIM in partnership with our business and corporate functions. We are aligned into seven verticals to drive innovative solutions and deliver operational services that contribute to PGIM being a world-class investment manager. Our workstreams operate in a collaborative, agile manner and foster a strong community focused on most relevant emerging technologies and best-in-class solutions

About PGIM – Global Asset Management

PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.2 trillion in assets under management as of 30th December ,2022. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back almost 145 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us. For more information about PGIM, visit PGIM.com

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Prudential Financial, Inc. is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We do not just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

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.

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