Corporate Development Vice President

Job Classification:
Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

Prudential Financial, a global leader in insurance, retirement and asset management, is seeking a high-caliber and experienced Vice President of Corporate Development to join our dynamic team in Newark, NJ. This critical leadership role is responsible for driving our inorganic growth strategies, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and reinsurance transactions, which shape the future of our organization.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence 3 days per week. Your manager will provide additional details relative to days you are expected to be on site.

• Leading Transaction Execution: Manage all aspects of the M&A process from sourcing and evaluation through due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration planning.
• Strategic Analysis: Conduct detailed financial modeling, cash flow and return analyses, and risk assessments for potential acquisitions and divestitures, presenting findings and recommendations to business and functional leaders, as well as to Prudential's Global Leadership Team.
• Market Insight: Identify industry trends and monitor the competitive landscape within the financial services sector, specifically insurance, retirement and asset management, to uncover strategic growth opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across finance, legal, risk, and business units, as well as external partners including investment banks and consultants.
• Talent Development: Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members (Associates and Analysts), fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring best-in-class M&A processes.

• Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years of transaction-focused work experience in investment banking, private equity, or an internal corporate development role, preferably within the insurance, retirement, asset management, or financial services industries.
• Education: A bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Business, or Economics, is required. An MBA, CFA, or actuarial credential (ASA, FSA) is strongly preferred.

• Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and accounting principles.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas and analysis for senior leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and sound business judgment.
• Experience with the various legal, regulatory, tax and other issues common to transactions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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 $ to $. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

• 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), after one year of service.

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.