Based in Amsterdam

Fixed Term Contract

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

Our Vision:

At PGIM, we care about our employees, and we are committed to seeing them succeed. We provide our employees with access to professional development and support to help drive their success and ability to innovate.

What you will do:

The Institutional Sales Support Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the development of Benelux and Nordics prospects and clients, providing day to day support to the Senior Client Advisors and directly engaging with a wide range of internal resources/partners to assist with the closing of institutional sales and the deepening and widening of relationships.

What you can expect:

• Participate as key member of the Benelux and Nordics Institutional Client Advisory team based in Amsterdam, as well as being an active member of the wider EMEA Client Advisory Group based in London
• Develop asset class knowledge and a solid understanding of PGIM Fixed Income (“PGIMFI”) strategies processes, resources, and capabilities.
• Develop understanding of the local regulatory regimes within the Benelux and Nordics and how these influence different investor behaviour and decision-making.
• Day to day interface with a  wide range of business partners and stakeholders across PGIMFI such as; Client Advisory Group, Product and marketing,  Investment, Compliance and Operations.
• Support Client Advisors with on-going sales and sales-related communication with existing clients and prospects
• Assist in the coordination of meetings with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Prepare materials providing background on institutional prospects including bios, plan details, company /market challenges, existing managers and strategies, etc., to help best identify opportunities and position PGIMFI for future growth. This will involve using  data tools (ie Aladdin, Tableau, E-vestment)
• Write-up meeting notes ensuring all notes are uploaded to CRM/Salesforce and support meeting follow-up actions
• Champion maintenance of client data, sales pipeline, client mapping and create custom reports ie for distribution and event invitation lists via the Client Relationship System (Salesforce)
• Partner with Marketing team to support  the coordination and preparation of client/prospect events
• Attend occasional industry association meetings and related conferences
• Conduct external research and  data analysis (via external data bases)  to provide market intelligence to support new sales initiatives and  guide the strategic direction of our sales efforts.

What you will bring:

• High level of self-initiative, with strong integrity and ethics
• Effective team player; able to work with people of all levels
• Organized, detail oriented, with strong time management and active listening skills
• Reliable self-starter with ability to problem solve on their own
• Tech competent within Microsoft Office and can adapt to use a range of data systems
• Familiarity with fixed income securities and/or financial services a plus
• 0-3 years experience within investment industry or sales/client service support roles
• Language skills required: Dutch and English, any additional languages a plus
• Bachelor Degree and/or relevant industry qualifications
• Willing to travel as necessary

What will set you apart:

• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Pro-active, can do attitude
• Degree in finance and/or economics is advantageous

*We know not everyone will meet 100% of the requirements, however we encourage you to apply if you think your skills are a good fit for this role.

What we offer you:

• Annual Leave: 30 days at full pay.
• Pension Benefits: The PGIM pension plan is a defined contribution, both you and PGIM contribute a percentage of your pensionable salary to the plan. Contributions follow an age-banded scale.
• Life, Accident and Disability Insurance: PGIM provide coverage schemes for Life Insurance, Accident Insurance and Short-term & Long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program: The EAP provides awareness, education and confidential counselling assistance for a range of work/life issues, including stress management, relationship challenges, life event changes as well as financial and legal support.

About PGIM Fixed Income Group

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets.

Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

For more information, please visit PGIM Fixed Income

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 almost 145 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

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 do not 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.