The Glass Hammer: Mikaylee O’Connor
Mikaylee O’Connor, Principal & Senior Defined Contribution Strategist at PGIM DC Solutions speaks with Glass Hammer.
Careers at PGIM
Why PGIM?
At PGIM, we care about our employees and we are committed to seeing them succeed. We provide our employees with access to professional development and support to help drive their success and ability to innovate.
With a history dating back almost 145 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles*, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us.
A Global Firm with A Diverse & Inclusive Culture
#3
best place to work in money management¹28%
of employees based outside the U.S.²53%
diverse employees globally²
PGIM offers employees competitive compensation and benefits packages, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, savings, paid holiday, sick allowances, parental leave and flexible remote work options. As we continue to review and enhance our benefits packages, we seek input from employees to better accommodate their personal circumstances and regional needs.
We provide employees with the workplace experience of a small firm and the resources of a top-10 global asset manager. At PGIM, talent development takes place each day, and young professionals have the unique opportunity to work alongside senior leaders. The collaboration of employees at every level of our organization enables us to deliver innovative solutions that solve our clients’ investment challenges.
PGIM employees are supported and encouraged to leverage the resources of our global network. We provide professional development support throughout employees’ career journeys by offering targeted opportunities to learn, grow, network and be challenged.
Diverse ideas, perspectives and people are the foundation of PGIM’s enduring success. By promoting an equitable workplace, and a welcoming and inclusive environment, we nurture a “low ego” culture that allows all employees to bring their authentic self to work, and to harness our collective intelligence for the benefit of our clients.
PGIM cares about and supports the global communities in which we operate, combining the aspirations of our employees and clients with meaningful firm-wide projects that leave a lasting impact on our world. Through community engagement, as well as sustainable and responsible investing initiatives, employees can explore their passions and help drive positive change.
PGIM is a future-focused workplace fueled by innovation. We approach technology with a forward-thinking mindset to help our employees strike the right balance between being productive and having flexible work arrangements that fit their unique life circumstances. Technology is also used to meet client demands and deliver a great client experience.
Our forward-thinking extends to our sense of stewardship, reflected in our LEEDs certified workplaces that ensure the safety and comfort of our employees.
Our Businesses
PGIM is comprised of seven distinct asset management businesses, specialized by asset class and investment style. This unique multi-manager model allows us to deliver diversified solutions with global depth and scale to our clients, and provides our employees with access to a variety of roles across our autonomous asset managers. Learn more about each of our businesses and explore opportunities in investing, business development, and other functional roles.
PGIM
The global asset management business of Prudential, Financial, Inc. offering investment solutions across public and private markets.
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PGIM Fixed Income
A leading provider of global fixed income solutions.
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Jennison Associates
A leading fundamental active equity and fixed income manager.
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PGIM Quantitative Solutions
A pioneer of quantitative investing, providing equity and global multi-asset solutions.
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PGIM Private Capital
A leading manager of private fixed income and alternative portfolios.
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PGIM Real Estate
A global manager of real estate equity, debt, and securities investment strategies.
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PGIM Investments
A leading provider of actively managed investments including mutual funds, ETFs and UCITs.
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PGIM Portfolio Advisory
Combining asset-liability management expertise with portfolio strategy and asset allocation to develop integrated solutions for institutional investors.
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* PGIM is the investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI). 30 market cycles represent PFI’s asset management expertise through PGIM and its affiliates and its predecessors. A market cycle refers to the fluctuations of the economy between periods of growth and recession. For additional information related to market cycles visit: www.nber.org
- PGIM is the 3rd best place to work in money management based on Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management list published December 2022. For methodology, please view https://www.pionline.com/best-places-work/how-2022-survey-was-conducted.
- Data as of March 31, 2023. Ethnic diversity information represents employees identifying as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and/or two or more races. All gender information is global.