Prudential Financial

Director, Tech Lead - PGIM Credit Investment Ops (Hybrid - Newark, NJ)

Newark, NJ, USA
Full-time
$175,000 to $195,000
Posted Oct 29, 2026

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Skills

AWS
Communication
Java
JavaScript
Large Language Models
Leadership
Machine Learning
Microsoft Azure
Operations
Power BI
Problem Solving
Python
SQL

Job description

Job Classification:

Technology - Engineering & Cloud

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join our dynamic PGIM Operations Technology team in our Newark office. We are looking for a strong software engineer to build our future operations platforms. Our ideal candidate will have a background in building complex systems using Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar programming languages, leveraging AWS or Azure cloud components. Additionally, the candidate should have a deep understanding of investment management across all asset classes and delivering technology solutions across back and middle office functions.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will partner with business partners, product owners, and engineers to deliver solutions to our Global Investment Operations teams.

•You will provide leadership on end-to-end delivery of solutions

•Lead, mentor and coach the technical teams to implement solutions supporting sophisticated business problems

•Build and optimize technology solutions using modern technology (e.g. Python, Java, SQL).

•Build and maintain data integrations with 3rd party vendors, internal systems and BlackRock Aladdin

•Implement and integrate 3rd party tools for fit-for-purpose operations functions

•Drive future state operations solutions to enhance productivity through automation and leveraging generative AI and machine learning techniques to drive efficiencies.

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Required Qualifications

•8 years of hands-on experience as a software engineer, designing, developing and operating applications and data.

•Proven experience in a senior technology/engineering role.

•In depth understanding of investment management domain.

•Strong knowledge of database design, data structures, and algorithms.

•Hands on experience in designing and coding applications using various programming languages and tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, Java etc.,

•Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS).

•Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and develop a team.

•Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.

•Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams across the organization.

*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 annual base salary range for this role is from $175,000 to $195,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

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 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 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.

To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, Prudential may use identity verification technologies. Your consent will be obtained before any verification takes place.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw prudential.com .

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport prudential.com to request assistance.