Prudential Financial, Inc.

Executive Assistant - Chief Data and AI Officer

Newark, NJ, USA Full time

Job Classification:

Corporate - Administration

At Prudential, clear and consistent Technology & Operations execution is critical to driving growth, innovation, and future evolution. We are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to support the Chief Data & AI Officer, a senior leader advancing enterprise data, analytics, and AI capabilities to enable smarter decisions, operational excellence, and strong business outcomes.

This role requires a calm, grounded partner who thrives in a fast-paced, highly focused executive environment and brings structure, foresight, and clarity to a complex and evolving agenda. The Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted partner to help drive execution and represent the Global Technology & Operations organization with professionalism, humility, and drive.

This is a hybrid work arrangement (3 days/ week in our Newark, NJ corporate headquarters).

Key Impacts

  • Enable effective execution by anticipating priorities, protecting focus, and ensuring the leader is prepared for key decisions and engagements
  • Bring structure and foresight to a highly dynamic calendar and operating rhythm, particularly during periods of executive travel
  • Support the advancement of enterprise data, analytics, and AI initiatives through strong coordination and executive readiness
  • Strengthen organizational effectiveness by facilitating well-run meetings, timely follow-up, and clear communication
  • Represent the Global Technology & Operations organization with credibility, professionalism, and a team-first mindset

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategically manage a complex executive calendar, balancing urgency, business impact, and senior stakeholder constraints
  • Provide foresight into upcoming priorities, deadlines, and decisions, particularly during periods of accelerated activity or travel
  • Prepare and refine executive-ready presentations and written materials by shaping business ideas or rough drafts into clear, polished outputs
  • Coordinate internal, external, and global meetings, including logistics, preparation, and hybrid meeting considerations
  • Support senior-level initiatives, events, and speaking engagements aligned to data, analytics, and AI priorities
  • Partner closely with the executive on time management, preparation for key discussions, and awareness of what’s coming next
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
  • Operate as part of a collaborative Executive Assistant community, providing coverage and support for peers as needed
  • Manage general administrative and operational responsibilities including travel coordination, expenses, invoices, approvals, and related processes

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Significant experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced, and global organization
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and virtual collaboration tools
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to refine business ideas into executive-ready materials
  • Comfort operating in a highly focused, direct working environment that values clarity and efficiency
  • Strong organizational awareness and ability to build effective relationships across senior stakeholders
  • Calm, professional presence with the ability to operate effectively under pressure
  • Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to support shared EA coverage and collaboration

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What we offer you:

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 $76,000.00 to $125,400.00. 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. 

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. 

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. 

 

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