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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Executive Director, Fixed Income Quantitative Research - **Company:** Prudential Financial, Inc. - **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Common Lisp Object Systems, Computer Programming, Software Engineering - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://pru.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Newark-NJ-USA/Executive-Director--Fixed-Income-Quantitative-Research_R-124655-2 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in fixed income quantitative research (buy-side preferred). * An advanced degree (PhD preferred) in a quantitative field (e.g., science, mathematics, finance, or engineering). * Ability to think both strategically and tactically while proactively managing a diverse team. * An entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on management style, capable of building upon existing quantitative research capabilities and infrastructure. * Ability to work closely with desk heads and portfolio managers, building strong relationships while maintaining intellectual independence. * Proven experience leading the design of analytical solutions in a fixed income asset management environment. * Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, concisely, and logically. * Familiarity with technology, data, and programming, and their impact on modelling approaches. * Significant experience in portfolio construction models and/or systematic strategies, as well as risk management modelling in a fixed income context. * Experience with at least three relevant asset classes, including but not limited to: interest rate products, futures, FX derivatives, investment grade (IG) and high yield (HY) corporates, CDX, TRS, MBS, CLOs, CMBS, ABS, and private credit. * Experience in at least three relevant business areas, including but not limited to: stochastic modelling, statistical and data analysis, investment risk management, return and attribution modelling, asset allocation, portfolio construction, systematic strategies research, and investment/risk technology. * Comfortable engaging with clients as a thought leader in global public and private fixed income investing. ## Description The Quantitative Modeling and Strategies (QMS) Group in PGIM Fixed Income is looking to add an Executive Director to oversee the research and development of portfolio construction and risk management models and tools. The group is an integral part of the investment organization, contributing to areas such as: portfolio construction, systematic strategies, fixed income relative value and stochastic modeling. We work closely with portfolio managers and traders as well as with colleagues in risk management, structured finance research, and application development. 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