Prudential: 2026 Corporate, Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

Prudential: 2026 Corporate, Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) 

Location(s):  Newark, NJ (Hybrid) 

Are you looking to apply your Finance, Accounting and/or tech systems knowledge to achieve strategic goals in a corporate finance organization? Or maybe you’re looking to gain foundational knowledge and skills to apply in a professional environment, while developing strong relationships through training, mentorship, and ongoing feedback. At Prudential, that is a challenge we can help you meet as a member of our Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP). 

The vision of Global Finance is to be the preeminent Finance team in Financial Services.  Our Mission is to enable superior value propositions for Customers, Investors and Employees.  We support business growth strategies & initiatives within U.S. Financial Wellness, PGIM, and International. FLDP is our full-time, rotational program in Corporate Finance, and focuses on developing future leaders by combining on‐the‐job training with formal training classes, special project assignments, mentoring and coaching. As a FLDP Associate, you will find yourself in a line of business or a Corporate Finance function, analyzing data while working side-by-side with other FLDP Associates and business leaders. You are given substantial responsibilities and will have the opportunity to present your newly learned skills to your team during this three-year rotational experience.  

Role Summary: 

Be the future of Prudential. Every year, we seek talented soon–to-be college graduates like you to join our team. From day one, here’s what you can expect to experience 

• Exceptional professional growth and career advancement, fully set up to succeed. 

• New experiences and thrilling challenges, designed to maximize your potential. 

• A supportive professional network as you connect and collaborate across divisions and regions. 

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Timeline:  

Application Deadline: Friday, January 30th, 2026 (We review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close earlier based on volume or role availability.) 

You may apply for up to three roles per recruitment season.  

What you can expect:  

• Applying classroom knowledge to support the reconciliation and analysis of financial results  

• Collaborating with business partners on key deliverables  

• Analyzing current financial operations and initiate efforts to improve process efficiencies  

• Assist in special projects, initiatives and ad-hoc report and analysis requests  

What you’ll need:  

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between December 2025 and May 2026

• Preferred areas of study: Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Information Technology, Information Systems, MIS, and/or Operations

• Preferred minimum 3.2 GPA 

• Prudential does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates must possess the requisite US employment authorization to be eligible for consideration

It’d be a plus if you had:  

• Strong knowledge in Finance 

• Proficiency in technical tools, with a particular focus on Excel 

• Strong ability to adapt to changing environments, think critically to solve problems, collaborate across peer groups and different levels of management

• Experience in leading ideas, teams, and initiatives  

• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills 

Here’s what to expect when you apply: 

1. Submit your application |Apply to up to three roles that best match your interests and skills. 

2. Complete a first-round video interview | If selected, you’ll be invited to record responses to a few interview questions. This helps our teams get to know you better and allows you to share your story on your own time. 

3. Join us for final round interviews | If you advance, you’ll be invited to meet with our team—either virtually or in person—to learn more about our business, culture, and role. 

Note: The salary range for this role is $67,500 to $74,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.