Vice President, PGIM Audit

Job Classification:

Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

Prudential is a company of smart, ambitious professionals working together to create a better future for our customers and our communities around the globe. As one of the most recognizable financial services companies in the world, our employees are building on our 140-year history of financial strength with a focus on innovation and transformation to meet tomorrow’s most complicated challenges. We are committed to growth and development of every single employee, and we see our business success as a direct result of our talent.

The Internal Audit Department, with over 300 employees globally, serves to protect the Company by improving the management of risks and the effectiveness of the control environment at the business, function and enterprise levels through valued independent assessments and advice on governance, risk and control. Our structure mirrors the business system, which allows us to view risks vertically and horizontally – providing opportunities to generate value within and across our businesses and corporate functions.

An opportunity is available within Prudential’s Audit Department for an experienced auditor to lead the team responsible for global coverage PGIM, Prudential’s global asset management businesses.  This high-profile position, reporting to the Chief Audit Executive and part of the global Audit Senior Leadership Team, includes owning the audit plan for PGIM and ensuring that all regulatory required audits are completed and that additionally, high risk areas are assessed, monitored and covered as appropriate to add value to Prudential and PGIM.  The individual selected will also have to partner closely with peers covering technology, compliance and finance audits.

In addition, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the individual selected will assume significant talent-related responsibilities, including staff development, recruiting, and succession planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an authoritative source, the enterprise risk category leader to the Department, on asset management business risks.

• Act as a proactive thought leader by setting the strategy, policy, and audit resource allocations in support of PGIM business initiatives ensuring audit activities align with PGIM risks and strategies and create sustained shareholder value.

• Influence and support integrated audit work across PGIM inclusive of horizontal risks.

• Developing, implementing, and directing the execution of the Department's audit approach and annual audit plan related to PGIM.

• Provide leadership in audit processes, on-going performance metrics and audit budget allocations.

• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with Audit Department executives and staff in US and International locations as well as key executives in the functions and related businesses to facilitate the execution of the audit plan as well as the sharing of trends, observations, information, and insights.

• Drive consistency and quality in audit reporting globally within areas of responsibility.

• Leverage data analytics in support of risk assessment and audit design and execution.

• Review and determine compliance with established policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Respond effectively to management requests for special audit and advisory projects.

• Work collaboratively with business and operational areas globally, and be accountable to provide appropriate management levels with an objective and independent review of operations and recommendations where improvements are appropriate.

• Act as liaison with appropriate external professional organizations and keep informed on new developments in the field of auditing asset management.

• Monitoring issues and trends throughout the year to develop and communicate a view on the global design and effectiveness of the processes and controls related to the GT functions.

• Manage relationships with external regulatory agencies as applicable.

• Build and maintain an effective and competent audit staff via an efficient organization structure, and provide leadership in a manner that motivates, engages and develops individuals and teams to successfully execute plans and drives strong results.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be an accomplished communicator, with deep investments / asset management industry knowledge, that will help promote the value add of Internal Audit activity through committee interaction and communication with key business leaders, participation in Mergers and Acquisitions activity, or participation in other strategic projects as deemed appropriate.

• Executive-level experience as an Internal Audit professional with demonstrated success in providing value-added insights to business leaders and serving as a trusted advisor to both business and Audit Department leaders

• Highly motivated, proactive, conceptual thinker who is able to take a leadership role in a wide variety of strategic initiatives and influence others to achieve desired outcomes while maintaining operational excellence on business-as-usual activities.

• A leader who fosters an environment focused on teamwork, high performance, accountability, innovation, and growth with proven experience managing Agile teams.

• Deep investments / asset management domain knowledge, with a proven track record of organizing teams to develop standardized risk frameworks to promote both quality and consistency in audit coverage across a global enterprise.

• Knowledge of emerging topics and current analytical methods and modeling techniques used to monitor and manage relevant risks.

• Superior executive-level communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to partner effectively with multiple business groups, corporate areas, and independent auditors.

• Internal Audit subject matter expert with managerial oversight responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in benchmarking and process improvement

• Very Strong written and verbal communications skills, including presenting, listening, and interviewing skills

• Experience with Mergers and Acquisitions preferred

• Results-driven professional with 15+ years of relevant experience.

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred; Industry-recognized certifications (CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA and / or MBA) highly desired.

• Experiment with Confidence – Courageously learn and test new ideas without fear of failure

• Act with Urgency – Demonstrate speed to action with agility and determination

• Seek Diverse Perspectives – Source ideas and feedback to expand thinking and make informed decisions

• Champion Inclusion – Foster an environment where everyone is valued, heard, and can speak up

This position is hybrid, offering flexible work arrangements with 2-3 days a week in Newark, NJ; however, the successful candidate can expect to travel to business locations within the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Travel is not expected to exceed 25%.

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.

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 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. 

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