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

As an Operational Resilience Analyst, you will be part of the PGIM Risk & Enablement team, where you will provide oversight of Business Resilience programs for PGIM inclusive of crisis management responsibilities. 

In this role you will be responsible for assisting and coordinating the delivery of initiatives to reduce risk, monitor critical business services, improve resiliency, and adhere to local regulatory expectations. You will ensure that effective recovery plans are in place and in compliance with the firm’s overall resilience strategies.  

In this capacity you will work closely with the regional operational resilience director and the wider Risk & Enablement team to design, challenge and implement business continuity plans for functions and people businesses across PGIM. The role will focus on crisis management capabilities and coverage across EMEA and enabling processes globally. 

This position is based in Letterkenny, Ireland. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees work remotely and/ from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. 

What you can expect

• Provide support to the businesses to evolve business and operational resilience management capabilities in areas such as Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Management.  
• Engage with embedded risk teams in the businesses and functions to ensure operational risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and mitigated.  
• Assist in the coordination of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Management activities, such as Business Impact Assessment (BIA), Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Critical Business Service (CBS) reviews. 
• Assist with the design and development of resiliency testing and scenario exercising across PGIM. 
• Perform and report on the status of Business and Operational Resiliency oversight controls including continuous monitoring metrics of Business Continuity Plan and Critical Business Services and work with the stakeholders to ensure areas of attention are addressed. 
• Provide support in gathering metrics which will inform reporting on resiliency risks and impacts across the firm. 
• Act as a first point of contact for queries and requests from internal stakeholders in relation to operational resiliency.  
• Provide training and support to business and functional areas in relation to Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Operational Resilience, and Incident Management.  
• Monitor events relating to Operational Resilience, including near misses and help escalate, remediate, and coordinate the business response as required.  
• Provide coordination and support business recovery efforts during a disruptive event 
• Maintain relationships and acts as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders. 
• Maintains strong industry perspective with awareness of evolving risks and practices. 

What you will bring

The position requires a keen individual, with an understanding of business continuity, operational resilience and risk management that can monitor and understand the changing resiliency landscape. The individual will need to be resourceful, have good judgement and the ability to influence others at all levels within the firm to enhance their resiliency posture, these are some of the qualities of a successful candidate.  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 
• Minimum of 5 years of business continuity or risk management Industry experience, financial services/insurance/investment management and/or experience in other highly regulated industries. 
• Good knowledge of Business Continuity Management, Operational Resilience and Risk Management principles and practices, as well as exceptional organizational skills. 
• Must be highly collaborative, open-minded, and able to work with and influence others without having direct authority. 
• Comfortable with ambiguity, self-directed, and an agent and advocate for change. 
• Willingness to learn and ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges. 

What will set you apart?

• Prior working experience in financial services industry, trading and/or asset management is preferred. 
• The ideal candidate will be a natural team player with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple stakeholders, prioritise objectives, and drive change in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. 
• Relevant or related industry certifications a plus (BCRP, CBCI/CBCP, CRMP, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, etc.) 
• Experience with third party risk management, disaster recovery testing, cyber security, and/ or information security 

*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

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers: Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK vouchers which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

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.

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