15-month fixed-term contract, starting in November 2024

Hybrid, London

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also 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 – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! 

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

The Director, International Benefits designs and delivers our international benefits and wellbeing strategy, oversees its implementation and operation and is a passionate advocate for the importance benefits have for our businesses and our employees.

The role covers 22 countries across Americas ex USA, EMEA, APAC and Middle East: UK, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain , Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia and oversight of India and Taiwan.

The role reports to PGIM’s Vice President, Compensation and Benefits with matrix reporting to Prudential’s Benefits function.

What you can expect

• Develop, maintain and scale our international benefits and wellbeing strategy, providing benefits and wellbeing programmes that meet the varied needs of our employees in accordance with local regulations, company structure and culture.

• Proactively review programmes against market competitiveness and evolution of the business, in line with the Global Benefits Strategy, to ensure we continuously meet our talent objectives whilst maintaining cost and administration efficiency.

• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the benefit and wellbeing programmes.

• Advocate for the importance of benefits and wellbeing as a business necessity, engaging with senior management to ensure such programmes are embedded as part of our culture.

• Work with HR operations, organise and maintain standard operating procedures on administration of the programmes. Work together to ensure efficient and accountable administration, and that resources are used in an effective manner.

• Project lead the implementation of new benefits from inception to ongoing operation, engaging with local HR, legal and vendor management.

• Negotiate contracts, sets and measures service levels of our vendors, and conducts regular audits and assessments of vendors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Own the agenda for the Benefits Committee, and in presenting to the Committee is knowledgeable of all local markets, current employee and leadership sentiment and innovations in the market.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant international benefits laws, regulations and innovations in the market. 

What you will bring

• 8+ years of experience in benefits with a focus on building and managing business aligned benefit programmes; preferably gained while working for a global, matrixed organisation.

• Experience in delivering benefits programmes across multiple continents, and running annual renewal processes in multiple countries simultaneously.

• Proven, influential leadership and relationship building skills, and comfortable in providing a high-touch service to our employees whilst also able to allow HR operations to operate plans at a local level.

• Have best in class communication and presentation skills, showing a passion for benefits and wellbeing.

• Proven ability to work with other business areas such as Finance, Tax, Legal, Communications and communicate in a way that is understandable and accessible to others across multiple geographies.

• Ability to work in an environment where roles and responsibilities evolve as the business develops, and be able to navigate potential ambiguity of role coupled with complexity of the business. 

• Ability to travel, as required, to PGIM’s international offices to deliver in person communications and drive engagement at a local level.

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

What we offer you

• Private Medical Insurance: PGIM offers private medical insurance and pays the full premium on behalf of all employees.

• Annual Leave of 25 to 28 days, based on years of service, at full pay.

• Retirement Savings Plan: Employees receive a company contribution of 10% basic annual salary and a maximum employer-matching contribution of 5% of basic annual salary.

• Life Assurance & Income Protection: Life Assurance for 12 times you basic annual salary, up to a max benefit of £1.8million. 60% of your basic annual salary for a limited payment terms of 5 years, at the end of which a capital sum of 2x your basic annual salary is payable.

• If you require it, we can consider flexible/ part time working arrangements for this role

• To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit https://youtu.be/acuhcv46Nz0

About PGIM – Global Asset Management

PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.34 trillion in assets under management as of March 31st, 2024.  With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back 148 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us. For more information about PGIM, visit PGIM.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Prudential Financial, Inc. is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

-