Senior Director, Institutional RE – PGIM Product Development

PGIM

Senior Director leading product initiatives for institutional real estate at PGIM, a global asset manager. Collaborating across teams to deliver innovative investment products.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in asset management and investment product development, with a strong focus on fund structuring and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate complex product strategies effectively to senior stakeholders.

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Asset Management ExperienceInvestment Product DevelopmentFund Structuring ExpertiseRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyFund StructuringInvestment AnalysisRisk ManagementDecision-MakingProject ManagementData AnalysisFinancial ModelingMarket ResearchOperational Readiness

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingOwnership MindsetAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Private Real EstatePrivate MarketsCommingled FundsLiquidity MechanicsInvestor Access VehiclesCross-Border ConsiderationsLegal FrameworksTax StructuringGovernanceDistribution Channels

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with key stakeholders across distribution, product strategy, portfolio management, marketing, legal, tax, technology, business operations and compliance to bring innovative real estate investment products to market
Oversee and lead execution of cross-functional activities spanning the product lifecycle including product design, development, approval, go-to-market preparedness, post-launch operational readiness, and related infrastructure build-out
Partner with investment teams, legal and tax counsel to define product structures, vehicle options, fund terms, investor access points, liquidity mechanics and implementation requirements
Prepare decision-ready materials for senior leadership and governance committees, including product concepts, business cases, launch recommendations, and implementation plans
Identify and help resolve key product risks and constraints, including legal, tax, regulatory, operational, liquidity, valuation, governance and distribution considerations
Manage institutional real estate product pipeline content and meet with internal stakeholders to communicate new product pipeline activities
Serve as a subject matter expert for the firm on the PGIM Real Estate’s commingled funds platform, key fund structuring concepts, distribution markets and channels, and the impact of local regulations; leverage knowledge to support innovation
Maintain technical expertise and understanding of regulatory, legal and tax frameworks, proactively considering the implications on new and existing products and responses to changing requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of relevant asset management, investment product development, fund structuring, legal/tax structuring, product strategy or institutional investment experience, preferably with exposure to private real estate, private markets, or alternatives
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, drive execution, manage dependencies and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Intellectually curious, goal-oriented individual, self-starter with a bias toward action, strong ownership mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality results with integrity
Ability to prepare committee-ready materials and communicate complex product-related considerations clearly to senior stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and ability to balance strategic judgment with rigorous execution
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and build trusted partnerships across investments, distribution, legal, tax, compliance, operations and senior management
Strong PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills, with ability to produce executive-ready materials and clear analytical outputs
Practical experience with institutional fund structures and investor access vehicles, including private funds, feeders, parallel vehicles, REIT/blocker structures, Luxembourg/Ireland/Delaware/Cayman or other relevant domiciles, side letters, liquidity mechanics, fee terms and cross-border investor considerations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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