Accounting/Finance/Treasury/Tax - Newark (NJ), NJ Associate - Private Equity Funds and Co-Investment

The Prudential Insurance Company’s Alternative Assets Group is seeking a private equity investment professional to join its growing private equity platform based in Newark, NJ. The Alternative Assets Group is responsible for managing over $10.0 billion in assets, comprised of private equity and hedge funds, as well as real estate and other investments in real assets on behalf of Prudential.

Prudential’s private equity portfolio, with a current net asset value of approximately $5 billion, includes investments in buyout, growth, venture, mezzanine and distressed funds, as well as selective co-investments.

The candidate will be expected to:

Aid portfolio managers in all aspects of the investment sourcing, underwriting and diligence process for primary fund investments and co-investments;

Perform ongoing monitoring, analysis and reporting of investments as well as the aggregate portfolio;

Work with operations, accounting, tax and legal departments as part of the investment due diligence and execution process;

Conduct market, industry and strategy research and be informed about current and developing sector trends as well as support related analytical projects;

Work with portfolio managers to optimize Prudential’s private equity portfolio.

5 years of relevant work experience (i.e. performing due diligence and executing private equity funds and co-investments, leveraged finance/banking, credit underwriting);

MBA or CFA preferred, Accounting or Financial undergraduate degree a plus;

Strong analytical and modeling skills;

Solid verbal and written communication skills;

Credit or investment bank training a plus;

Team oriented with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills;

Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.