US Economist

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Investment Management - Investments

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If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.  At PGIM, You Can!  

What you will do 

PGIM Credit is seeking a US Economist to join the Global Macroeconomic Research Team. We are looking for an economist with strong knowledge of the US economy and hands-on experience tracking economic data, developing forecasts, and building and maintaining macroeconomic models.

As part of the US macro team, you will help formulate and refine the firm's views on the US economy, including the outlook for growth, inflation, labor markets, and Federal Reserve policy. You will closely monitor incoming economic data, assess how new information affects the outlook, and use quantitative models to identify risks to the team's views. You will report to the Chief US Economist and work closely with members of the broader Global Macroeconomic Research Team.

This is a hybrid position based in Newark, NJ, with an expectation of being in the office three days per week.

This role is ideal for someone currently working on, or with experience supporting, a US economics or macroeconomic research team within a financial institution, central bank, think tank, or similar research environment.

What you can expect 

• Own and contribute to the tracking, analysis, and forecasting of key US economic indicators, assessing incoming data, underlying components, and revisions to refine the team's views on growth, inflation, labor markets, and Federal Reserve policy.
• Building, refining, and maintaining macroeconomic models for growth, inflation, and other key variables.
• Building new charts and analytical tools for tracking and assessing US data; developing access to new data sets; expanding the macro team’s data analysis toolkit.
• Further developing macroeconomic and financial databases and automating related chart books.
• Supporting the research and other analytical work of regional economists and strategists on the team.

What you will bring 

• 5–7 years of relevant experience analyzing and forecasting the US economy, ideally within a financial institution, central bank, think tank, or economic research organization.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, maintaining, and interpreting macroeconomic forecasting models and regression-based analyses.
• Demonstrated experience tracking and forecasting US economic data across areas such as growth, inflation, labor markets, consumption, and Federal Reserve policy.
• Strong knowledge of US macroeconomics and the ability to interpret incoming data, including underlying components, revisions, and implications for the economic outlook.
• Strong quantitative and programming skills, with hands-on experience using Python, Stata, EViews, R, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience working with economic and financial datasets and platforms such as Haver Analytics, Bloomberg, or similar sources.
• Ability to communicate quantitative findings and economic conclusions clearly to both technical and investment audiences.
• B.A. or M.A. in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

What will set you apart? 

• High attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent writing skills; prior experience writing up US data releases and related market commentary preferred
• Capacity to work well both independently and as a team member

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply. 

Note: 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 $145,000 to $155,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. This role is also 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.

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What we offer you:

• 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).

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. 

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