Public and Private Fixed Income - Director, Tech Lead

PGIM – Public and Private Fixed Income – Director, Tech Lead

Join us at PGIM, the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, to lead technology in investment operations. This role, located in Newark, NJ, will build future operations platforms for fixed income asset management.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join our dynamic Investment Operations Technology Solutions Group. The ideal candidate will build complex systems using Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, leveraging AWS or Azure cloud components, with a deep understanding of fixed income asset management.

• You will provide leadership on end‑to‑end delivery of solutions.
• Lead, mentor and coach technical teams while implementing solutions to 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 Black Rock 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.

• 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 fixed‑income 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.

Salary Range: $175,000 – $195,000 per annum (based on location, experience and skills).

• 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), after one year of service.

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.

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed‑income markets. With 1,000+ employees and $862 Bn assets under management as of March 2025, the company has offices in Newark, London, Letterkenny, Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, Sydney, Zurich, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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