Vice President, Product Risk Management

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Newark, NJ, USA
In-Office
185K-251K Annually
Financial Services
The Role

Job Classification:

Corporate - Risk

Prudential Product Risk Management works directly with business partners and key stakeholders (including actuarial, finance, Chief Investment Office, etc) to assess and mitigate key risks across Prudential’s Global Retirement and Insurance division. They also act as a key linkage between the business units and ERM’s centralized Financial Risk functions, including Market, Insurance, Investment, Assumption, and Model Risk. Additionally, Product Risk has second-line oversight over pricing, ensuring that pricing methodologies, models and outputs are reasonable and appropriate.

This role will support the Head of Financial Risk Management for Global Retirement and Insurance (GRI) in managing the risks of the GRI business units, while also collaborating with the Head of Financial Risk Management to ensure pricing is appropriate and reasonable.

What you'll do:

  • Work collaboratively with partners throughout the product development lifecycle to identify, assess and mitigate key risks
  • Act as a key point of contact between the business units and the centralized Financial Risk Management functions, escalating risks as appropriate
  • Involvement in a variety of both inforce and new business initiatives, including new products, reinsurance transactions, changes in existing risk mitigants, etc
  • Support periodic product deep dives, reviewing emergence of risks and mitigants
  • Perform the duties of second-line pricing oversight, including enforcing Pricing and Methodology Standards as appropriate, reviewing methodologies, proposing new Pricing Standards, and understanding profitability results and sensitivities
  • Give the businesses an understanding of Prudential’s Risk Appetite Framework and how the business units fit into it
  • Remain engaged with the competitive landscape, providing an understanding of competitor risk practices to stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively with operational risk to ensure proper coordination and alignment

What you'll need:

  • 10+ years of broad insurance experience
  • Deep knowledge of insurance products, including both liabilities and assets
  • Strong understanding of how market, investment, assumption, and model risk manifest in Prudential’s key products
  • Strong analytical capabilities with ability to apply analytical/critical thinking background to new situations
  • Self-starter who can be trusted to take ownership of their work product
  • Understanding of insurer financials, including Statutory and GAAP accounting, as well as how those frameworks are represented in product pricing
  • Relevant credentials, including FSA or CFA, are a plus
  • Strategic, creative, and broadly focused thinker
  • Strong oral and written skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills and highly skilled in collaboration
  • Experience with international insurance products is a plus

What we offer you:Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $185,100.00 to $250,500.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

  • Company-funded pension plan. 

  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

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. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  

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

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. 

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]. 

 

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email [email protected] to request assistance.

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  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, complemented by behavioral health programs and wellness reimbursements. On-site fitness centers and health coaching further support physical and mental well-being.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and a company-funded pension, with access to an employee stock purchase program. Student loan repayment assistance and savings plans add to long-term financial support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Work-life balance is reinforced by flexible/hybrid work options, paid holidays and sick allowances, and amenities like gym access, free parking, and an affordable cafeteria in some locations. Tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and broad work/life resources extend lifestyle support.

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What We Do

PGIM, the investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc.* is a multi-manager that delivers industry-leading strategies and solutions to clients. Each business maintains its own investment process and culture, allowing for a singular focus on delivering investment returns for clients. The PGIM businesses offer investors a wide range of investment strategies across asset classes and geographies, including public equities, public and private fixed income, commercial mortgages and real estate. Clients of PGIM can rely on superior long-term performance, risk management expertise and innovative products to help them realize a wide range of business objectives. In addition, PGIM uses its collective knowledge and business expertise to work with public, private and non-profit sector partners to create solutions that address critical social issues that have an enduring impact. *Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom.

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