Job Classification:

Investment Management - Investment Operations

PGIM: 2025 Operations & Innovation, Innovation Launchpad Internship Program

Location(s):  Tampa, FL

PGIM is the diversified asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). With $1.3 trillion in assets under management, and 41 offices spanning 20 countries, PGIM is among the world’s leading asset managers. Comprised of seven self-governing asset management divisions, PGIM offers a distinct workplace culture that aligns with the firm’s ultimate objective: to provide premier service to our clients while fostering an inclusive workplace culture that is rooted in trust, respect, and equality. PGIM was ranked #3 in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2023. Prudential is a fully inclusive workplace: we value the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual, and we work hard to ensure Prudential is a welcoming and rewarding place to work for people of all identities and backgrounds.  

PGIM Operations and Innovation drives digital transformation, modern data analytics, and operational excellence across PGIM in partnership with our business and corporate functions. Our teams operate in a collaborative, agile manner and foster a strong community focused on the most relevant emerging technologies and best-in-class solutions.

Timeline:

The internship program will run from Monday, June 2nd, 2025, to Friday, August 8th, 2025.

We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. All fall applications will close on or by Friday, October 4th, 2024, at midnight ET. We reserve the right to close applications early due to volume or role(s) being filled.

To ensure you are considered for the opportunities you want most, you are only able to apply to 3 positions per recruitment season. It is recommended that all applications be submitted in one sitting. 

Your Day to Day:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

•  Research and document tech startup vendors that solve specific problems for PGIM business and functional groups.

•  Conduct focused experiments to validate and showcase capabilities for select advanced technologies (like AI, automation, Big Data Analytics)

•  Facilitate #TheMoreYouKnow lunch-and-learns on key innovation trends in Asset Management

You will be empowered to contribute in a meaningful way, add new value to organization initiatives and effect change.

Your placement within the Innovation Launchpad Internship Program will be in the following area:

Innovation Launchpad Analyst

The Launchpad is a hub-and-spoke framework, platform and set of partnership resources for assisting PGIM affiliates and functional groups that leverage the external technology ecosystem (Tech partners, venture capitalists (or VCs), startups, universities, accelerators, and industry associations) to solve for authenticated business demand (needs) while pursuing opportunities for R&D, monetization and commercialization.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between December 2025 and May 2027

• Minimum 2.8 GPA required

• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Ability to understand and analyze emerging technology trends, benefits and risks.

• Knowledge of investment accounting and of various investment instruments

• Prudential does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates must possess the requisite US employment authorization to be eligible for consideration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred majors include Economics, Business, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business and Data Analytics, Computer Science, and/or related fields of study

• Strong Communication, interpersonal leadership, and organizational skills

• Client focused and result oriented work ethic

• Ability to work independently and work as a member of a team.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills

• Good relationship/partnership building skills and an appetite for continuous learning

Our Application Process:

Submit your application. If eligible, receive invitation for a digital interview; this includes answering pre-recorded interview questions with the business(es) that advance your application(s). If advanced, receive invitation for final round interview(s); you will have the opportunity to meet with us in person or virtually to learn more about our business and culture.

For 2025 early talent roles, our process is designed to help you learn more about Prudential/PGIM and share your story with us. Digital interviewing allows greater flexibility, enables a quicker interview process, allows us to meet more candidates and share your story with more members of the team. 

Note: The salary range for this role is $26.00 to $30.00. 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.