PGIM - Investment Analyst (Corporate Finance)

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re passionate about making a meaningful impact by touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We 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 while growing your skills at one of the world’s leading global asset managers.

About the role

We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join PGIM’s Chicago-based private credit regional investment team, which invests across traditional private placements, direct lending, and mezzanine capital in the Midwest. As an Analyst, you will play a key role throughout the investment lifecycle, supporting new investment opportunities through underwriting, due diligence, investment evaluation, and execution. This role offers direct buy-side experience with meaningful exposure to the investment committee and senior investment professionals, providing a strong foundation for a career in private credit investing with one of the largest investors in the private capital markets.

This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, where the team is on-site 3 times a week.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive underwriting and financial modeling, including credit analysis, company research, and comparable analysis to assess risk, return, and capital structure positioning
• Prepare investment committee materials and support presentations, gaining direct exposure to senior leadership and the decision-making process
• Coordinate transaction execution by working with internal stakeholders and external advisors to organize diligence materials, manage process timelines, and support closing activities
• Monitor an active portfolio of private credit investments, including financial performance, liquidity, and key credit metrics
• Assist with quarterly valuations, portfolio reviews, and ongoing portfolio management initiatives
• Occasionally support fund and investor activities, including preparation of portfolio updates, fundraising materials, and marketing content

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong record of academic achievement
• 1-2 years of experience in investment banking, private credit, direct lending, or mezzanine investing (recent graduates with relevant internships will be considered)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in a team environment, and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and credit fundamentals
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Prior exposure to private credit investing, including investment execution or ongoing portfolio oversight
• Participation in the Chartered Financial Analysts® (CFA) program

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

Pay

The salary range for this role is from $85,000 to $90,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries with yearly bonus potential at every level
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 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 Programs 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
• 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)
• Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program (award depends on individual and organizational performance)

Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.