Business Analyst - Credit Research

Prudential Financial

3.4

(34)

London, United Kingdom

Why you should apply for a job to Prudential Financial:

  • 79% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 76% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Extensive maternity and paternity leave, and child care benefits.
  • Women’s Initiatives to Grow, Network, and Share (WINGS) business resource group and targeted leadership development opportunities.
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    Position summary

    ghly analytical and technically savvy Senior Business Analyst to join our Credit Research Technology team. You will be embedded within a dynamic group focused on building innovative research and investment tools used by credit analysts and portfolio managers. Working closely with product owners, developers, and investment professionals, you will play a pivotal role in shaping solutions that drive smarter investment decisions across our fixed income portfolios.

    What you can expect

    • Lead the definition and delivery of business and system requirements to support credit research, model-driven analysis, and portfolio management tools.

    • Serve as a key liaison between credit analysts, portfolio managers, and technology teams to ensure business needs are translated into scalable, high-performance technical solutions.

    • Drive end-to-end documentation and stakeholder alignment across delivery cycles.

    • Help shape the data strategy for credit research by integrating credit model data, issuer fundamentals, ESG inputs, and alternative datasets into the research ecosystem.

    • Influence the firm's digital transformation initiatives through delivery excellence and thought leadership

    • Provide day-to-day support for credit research and portfolio management teams in their use of internal tools and platforms.

    What you will bring

    • 8+ years of experience in Business Analysis at a buy-side Fixed Income asset management firm.

    • Deep understanding of credit research workflows, with proven experience working alongside credit analysts and portfolio managers.

    • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and investment processes.

    • Proficiency in:

      • SQL - for data validation and exploration.
      • AWS - particularly data services (e.g., S3, Redshift, Lambda).
      • Python - for prototyping analytical tools and performing data analysis.
    • Strong command of business analysis practices, including:

      • Use case and workflow documentation
      • Data mapping and transformation
      • Acceptance criteria and test planning
    • Excellent communication skills - capable of clearly translating technical issues into business context and vice versa.

    What will set you apart?

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline.

    • CFA Certification or progress toward completion.

    • Familiarity with third-party credit platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, MSCI).

    • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

    • Exposure to machine learning or AI frameworks in financial modeling is a plus.

    • A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

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

    About PGIM Fixed Income

    PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. With 1000+ employees and $862Bn 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. 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.

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

    Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services, some of which may not be available in your area.

    We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit https://www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

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

    Why you should apply for a job to Prudential Financial:

  • 79% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 76% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Extensive maternity and paternity leave, and child care benefits.
  • Women’s Initiatives to Grow, Network, and Share (WINGS) business resource group and targeted leadership development opportunities.