This role is based in Letterkenny (Hybrid working 2/3days a week in office) and will work US hours approx 1pm - 9:00pm.

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER 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

The Research and Proposal Specialist is a part of the Group Insurance Product & Underwriting team. The Proposal Specialist is primarily accountable for managing and executing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) for our Premier/middled market customers (100-9,999 employees) working with our Sales and Account Management teams — and may assist Sr. Proposal Specialists with proposals as needed. This will include effectively writing clear, concise, client focused, and compelling responses that effectively position Prudential's group insurance products and employee benefit solutions to address customers’ needs.

In this role you will typically work independently within the team and collaborate with business partners, including Sales/Account Management, Underwriting, and Subject Matter Experts across the company to ensure a high-quality, personalized RFPs.

This role has no formal supervisory responsibility.

What you can expect

Focuses on more standard questionnaire types with less complexity and may manage more custom questionnaires with support from a Sr. Proposal Specialist.
Understands relationships with Strategic Producers and can lead on assigned standard RFPs.
Develops working relationships with sales/account mgmt. and UW associates aligned to their assigned proposals to prioritize and deliver quality RFP responses.
Develops custom proposal content through adapting boilerplate content and collaborating with Sales/Account Management, Underwriting, Marketing, and other subject matter experts to deliver high quality RFP questionnaires.
Learns and adapts with the team’s proposal management platform and tools for completing and collaborating as well as the various external broker platforms for submitting RFPs/RFIs.
As needed, supports Sr Research & Proposal writers.
Communicates and coordinates effectively with other members of the Proposal Team and GI to ensure timely completion of all proposal documents.
Exercises judgment in applying procedures or addressing unusual problem situations.
Supports process improvement activities as well as other projects.
Assesses issues and coordinates resolution with other members of the organization.
Identifies and escalates complex issues as appropriate.
Uses project management skills to ensure all deliverables are completed on time.

What you will bring

3+ yrs. Insurance/financial services business experience or related.
Demonstrates a tech-forward mindset, ability to learn and apply evolving tech tools like AI and has an agile approach to getting work done.
Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Word
Project management experience a plus
Strong written and oral communication skills
Team player, creative, organized and detail oriented
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Foundational knowledge of group insurance products/group insurance experience a plus
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification a plus or willingness to get certified

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

What we offer you

Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay, increasing with service.
Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.
Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.
Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

One of the responsibilities of this position includes the processing of wire transfers. As a result, all candidates will be required to consent to and to successfully complete a background and credit check. Failure to do so will result in your application for the position being declined.

About PGIM – Global Asset Management

PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.39 trillion in assets under management as of March 31st, 2025. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back 150 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. For more information about PGIM, visit PGIM.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

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PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit.

Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

PGIM Ireland has been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Accreditation Mark, this is in recognition of our commitment to making our employees wellbeing a priority.

Research & Proposal Specialist - PGIM Ireland

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