Investment Associate

Job Classification:

Investment Management - Investments

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! 

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 Real Estate's Originations team engages in all aspects of the commercial real estate lending process. As an Investment Associate on the Southeast Debt Originations  Team, you will help source, evaluate, structure, and execute multifamily and commercial real estate debt investments across PGIM's broad range of capital sources, including Core Debt, Core Plus Debt, High Yield, and Structured Debt strategies.

This position is based in Atlanta and is part of a fully integrated origination team responsible for more than $3 billion of annual production. The Investment Associate will work closely with senior originators, borrowers, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle, helping guide opportunities from initial screening through underwriting, approval, and closing. The successful candidate will play an active role in transaction execution while developing expertise across the full risk and return spectrum of commercial real estate lending strategies.

What You Can Expect

• Participate in all aspects of the loan origination and closing process, including underwriting, financial modeling, transaction structuring, pricing analysis, due diligence review, investment committee materials, negotiation, and closing.
• Evaluate opportunities across multiple strategies, including Core, Core Plus, High Yield, and Structured Debt executions.
• Prepare cash flow models, property valuations, borrower credit analyses, market research, sensitivity analyses, and investment memoranda.
• Assist in structuring and underwriting transactions to align with the investment objectives and risk parameters of PGIM's various capital sources.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Credit, Legal, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, and Closing teams to efficiently advance transactions through approval and closing.
• Review third-party reports, legal documentation, and due diligence materials as part of the transaction execution process.
• Interact with existing and prospective borrowers, intermediaries, attorneys, consultants, and other industry participants throughout the life of a transaction.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with borrowers, intermediaries, attorneys, consultants, and other market participants to help facilitate transaction execution and long-term business growth.
• Develop market expertise across the Southeast region, including knowledge of local market dynamics, sponsors, capital providers, and investment opportunities.
• Review underwriting, financial models, and transaction materials prepared by Analysts and provide guidance, coaching, and developmental feedback to support their professional growth.
• Assist with training and mentoring Analysts and help ensure quality, consistency, and attention to detail across underwriting and transaction execution.
• Develop expertise in all PGIM systems necessary for the originations process, including Salesforce, Omnia, Loan Connect, and other internal platforms.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, underwriting, banking, investments, capital markets, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated analytical ability.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate finance and capital markets.
• A credit mindset and the ability to evaluate, structure, and underwrite loans while identifying and mitigating transaction risks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as an integral member of a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including originations, credit, legal, borrowers, brokers, developers, investors, and third-party service providers.
• Willingness to travel periodically for client meetings, property visits, and industry events.

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

About PGIM Real Estate

With $207.9 billion in gross assets under management and administration ($133.8 billion net),1 PGIM Real Estate provides investors and borrowers access to a range of real estate equity, real estate debt, agriculture, and impact solutions across the risk-return spectrum.

PGIM Real Estate is a business of PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM Real Estate’s risk management approach, execution capabilities and industry insights are backed by a 50-year legacy of investing in commercial real estate, a 140-year history of real estate financing,2 and the local experience of professionals in 32 cities globally. Through its investment, financing, asset management, and talent management approach, PGIM Real Estate engages in practices that strive to ignite positive environmental and social impact, while pursuing activities that seek to strengthen communities around the world. For more information visit pgimrealestate.com.

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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