Investment Operations Associate, Global Hedge Management; GHM

Job Classification:
Investment Management - Investment Operations

The Chief Investment Office (CIO) is committed to being a trusted partner that delivers efficient, risk-smart operational solutions supporting investment activities across the enterprise. The Global Hedge Management (GHM) Operations team is seeking an Investment Operations Associate to join a dynamic and collaborative organization supporting Prudential Global Funding (PGF), Global Hedge Management, and affiliated businesses.

This entry-level position provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to capital markets, derivatives, collateral management, treasury operations, risk reporting, and investment operations. The successful candidate will develop valuable technical and analytical skills while partnering with colleagues across Investments, Treasury, Risk Management, Technology, and external financial institutions.

As an Investment Operations Associate, you will support a variety of operational processes that are critical to the firm's derivatives activities. Responsibilities may include:

• Support the processing and monitoring of domestic and international wire transfers for Prudential Global Funding.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations and assist with cash forecasting activities.
• Process derivative-related payments, including USD and foreign cash flows.
• Research and resolve settlement exceptions and payment discrepancies.

• Maintain market data used to support the pricing and valuation of derivative instruments.
• Assist with the monitoring and validation of market data inputs including interest rates, foreign exchange rates and volatility curves.
• Support the integrity and accuracy of data maintained within investment systems.

• Monitor counter party exposures associated with derivative portfolios.
• Support daily variation margin and initial margin processes for cleared and bilateral OTC derivatives.
• Investigate collateral discrepancies, perform reconciliations, and assist with dispute resolution activities.
• Coordinate collateral movements and maintain accurate collateral records.

• Review and maintain derivative trade records throughout the trade lifecycle.
• Verify trade economics and key transaction details within investment systems.
• Assist in resolving settlement failures and trade-related exceptions.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from internal business partners and management.

• Participate in operational enhancement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen controls.
• Contribute to automation, process improvement, and data quality initiatives.
• Support cross-functional projects that provide exposure to different areas of the investment organization.

• Develop knowledge of derivatives, collateral management, treasury operations, and financial markets.
• Build strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational risk management skills.
• Work with industry-leading investment and derivatives platforms.
• Gain exposure to process improvement, automation, and data analytics initiatives.
• Collaborate with professionals across multiple business functions and global counter parties.
• Participate in a team culture focused on continuous learning and professional development.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while also…