Trader, ABS & CLO
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett is an independent firm with a singular focus on the management of money. Over the course of our history, we've earned a sterling reputation for our leadership, influence, and innovation in the asset management industry. Today, our independent perspective, our commitment to active management, and our intelligent product design continue to make us relevant to individual and institutional investors.
From the very beginning, we've recognized that our people are our greatest asset. As an investment-led, investor-focused firm, we value intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and collaboration across the organization.
We're looking for people with a keen interest in working for a trusted leader in the asset management industry, a desire to expand their knowledge, and a passion for delivering a client experience that exceeds expectations.
Now that you know our history, are you ready to be part of our future?
Job Overview:
Lord Abbett is seeking an experienced securitized products professional to join our Specialty Finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in securitized products trading, with a focus on the ABS and CLO markets. This role will involve obtaining best execution on buy and sale activity across a wide range of spread products within specialty finance, exercising sound judgement negotiating with longstanding firm counterparties, building and maintaining strong relationships and access to liquidity, and maintaining a strong awareness of our investment portfolios.
We'll trust you to:
Trade Execution: Fulfill our fiduciary responsibility to strive for best execution on all transactions
Portfolio Analysis: Produce and monitor risk and liquidity across various metrics for our specialty finance portfolios
Market Analysis: Evaluate the current market landscape including technical market trends, fundamental market trends and notably liquidity themes
Idea Generation: Track and articulate relative value across asset classes, sub-sectors as well as in both the primary and secondary markets
Portfolio & Risk Management: Identify investment opportunities and recommend investment ideas to portfolio management teams
Hedging: Familiarity with hedging products related to credit, interest rates and currency
Counterparty Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with banks, broker-dealers, issuers and other market participants to enhance market access and trade execution
Reporting and Documentation: Ensure that all trades are entered and logged into internal systems, support compliance and audit processes, contribute to performance attribution
Data Innovation: Capture trade data in a systematic fashion, work with PMs, analysts and developers to enhance trading datasets
You'll need to have:
7+ years of trading experience in securitized products with a deep understanding of ABS and CLO markets
Exhibits the values of transparency, collaboration, responsibility and communication
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick, yet well thought out decisions
Proficiency in Bloomberg, Kanerai, Intex, Valitana, etc.
Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint
Bachelor's Degree required, CFA or MBA is a plus
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We were honored to be ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and to have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $175,000 - $200,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplyCLO Research Analyst
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett is an independent firm with a singular focus on the management of money. Over the course of our history, we've earned a sterling reputation for our leadership, influence, and innovation in the asset management industry. Today, our independent perspective, our commitment to active management, and our intelligent product design continue to make us relevant to individual and institutional investors.
From the very beginning, we've recognized that our people are our greatest asset. As an investment-led, investor-focused firm, we value intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and collaboration across the organization.
We're looking for people with a keen interest in working for a trusted leader in the asset management industry, a desire to expand their knowledge, and a passion for delivering a client experience that exceeds expectations.
Now that you know our history, are you ready to be part of our future?
Job Overview:
Our Specialty Finance investment team is in search of a CLO Research Analyst to help maximize the performance of our CLO Investment capabilities. The primary focus of the role is to establish, document, and communicate credit and fundamental views that drive alpha at the subsector and security level for Lord Abbett's Fixed Income franchise. The Analyst is responsible for industry, manager and position surveillance, structural and collateral analysis, and relative value assessments. This role provides an opportunity to interact with multiple investment teams in a highly collaborative and dynamic organization. This role is based in our Jersey City, New Jersey office and reports to a Portfolio Manager (Specialty Finance).
We'll trust you to:
Initiate and propose new CLO investment ideas in collaboration with Portfolio Managers while embracing Lord Abbett's investment philosophy and process
Provide dedicated sector thought leadership and coverage within a wide range of CLO markets, including but not limited to Middle Market / Private Credit, Infrastructure, CBO and European
Engage directly with CLO managers to gather insights and assess platform positioning
Incorporate a rigorous qualitative and quantitative approach to idea generation, research and surveillance in shaping sector strategy
Possess a deep understanding of sector specific attributes across collateral, structure and performance drivers
Produce numerous written credit reviews pertaining to timely investment opportunities as they arise, across new issue and secondary markets
Deliver clear and impactful trade recommendations
Work closely with Portfolio Managers to vet and shape our sector-level and bond-level recommendations to effect alpha-generating investment ideas for our clients
Design and build credit-oriented scenarios via cashflow modeling software and/or proprietary Excel spreadsheets to support both new investment ideas and ongoing surveillance of existing positions
Create, publish and elevate content for consumption of the broader Taxable Fixed Income department to drive insight into investments beyond the scope of CLO
You'll need to have:
7+ years of experience in CLO research and fundamental credit analysis
Experience on the buy side or sell side highly valued
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to work across many sectors
Critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills driven by self-starter mentality
Effective written and verbal communication style
Flexibility to juggle multiple priorities and projects of varying urgency
Kanerai, Intex, Bloomberg, SQL, R and/or Python skills a plus
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; MBA and/or CFA designation is viewed positively but not required
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We were honored to be ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and to have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $175,000 - $200,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplyAssociate - Scrum Master
Edison, NJ job
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Scrum Master position at Associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for overseeing and leading the execution of multiple projects and/or programs, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. Includes program management and related project support roles
Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.
Role Profile:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support multiple projects and initiatives under various teams in Wealth Management Technology. As part of this role, the candidate is expected to actively have strong Scrum Master Skills. The candidate will work closely with all the critical stakeholders to successfully steer towards successful project outcomes. The candidate will work on multiple technology projects/ work initiatives supporting the Wealth Management Business. The candidate will work with all the core development teams, other support teams, and drive efficient planning and execution. Understanding business demands will definitely help in informed decisions in all areas of our team. The position offers an interesting mix of business and technical aspects. It is important to stress that strong interpersonal skills and team spirit are required in addition to the ability to proficiently deliver verbal and written communications. This is a team that works extensively with other IT members in all MSWM locations. This job demands strong work ethic and requires extensive hands-on, active participation. The candidate will work with the WM Technology Delivery Management team, working on various deliveries. This candidate will be reporting to the Fleet Delivery Lead in Alpharetta and work in collaboration with the Dev, QA and other PM/BA teams across global Morgan Stanley offices. Candidate will be working on Firm priority programs and MS Digital Business Automation and be responsible for program delivery, execution and support. Candidate should be able to work in a dynamic environment with limited or no supervision. Should be comfortable and manage time working with global team on multiple initiatives. Candidate will be able to extract, explore, mine and experiment with data to answer critical business problems and document data flow.
What you'll do in the role:
Identify and analyze opportunities and make tactical/strategic recommendations
Deep skills in program management tools, including Microsoft Project, Access, Word, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint.
Hands on project management approach that includes a proven track record of project/program execution
Plan and conduct relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
Self-motivated with exceptional oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely
What you'll bring to the role:
4+ years of program and project management experience with an ability to think tactically as well as strategically while coordinating cross functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Demonstrated capabilities in successfully leading enterprise wide programs and projects.
High degree of business acumen and technical competency; ability to balance and bridge technology and business needs; project and program management
Management of core functions including business requirements elaboration, systems and process flow analysis, meeting critical milestones and deliverables that are time and scope bound.
Collaboration across technology organization, providing sound business analysis, process and change leadership within a maturing, Agile PDLC framework.
Develop and continually revise (in partnership with other teams where necessary) suitable processes and guidelines to ensure appropriate application development standards are available to guide all the participant teams.
Provide thought leadership and recommendations to management based on best practices and experience working in a global and diverse environment.
Build program and project status reporting aligned with enterprise project portfolios.
Provide transparency to Senior Management with respect to Portfolio issues, risks and recommend/implement strategies for effective and efficient operations.
Conduct project or program audits to ensure standards and scopes are being met and achieved.
Responsible for maintaining and growing a body of knowledge that is accessible to all team members. Ensure information regarding any program and project related activities or issues are available and easily accessible.
Communicate effectively and proactively with management ideas and recommendations for optimizing business operations, resources and fixed capacity.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to resolve scheduling and other conflicts in order to meet all deadlines.
Experience in working with agile lifecycle and/or tracking and process management tools, e.g. JIRA, ServiceNow
Desired Skills:
Experience in working on Technology projects related to Financial Services domain.
Knowledge of Wealth Management, Banking technology & related applications
Familiarity with Agile - scrum methodology preferred. Kanban is also a plus.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste ***************************************************** into your browser.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Auto-ApplyWeb Security Specialist (Proxy Infrastructure)
Edison, NJ job
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering position at Director Level, which is part of the job family responsible for managing and optimizing technical infrastructure and ensuring the seamless operation of IT systems to support business needs effectively.
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.
We are seeking to add an experienced Web Proxy subject matter expert to join our DevOps web security team. The team is responsible for engineering, integrating, deploying and hosting web proxy infrastructure via which thousands of web applications run. The specialist will act as a subject matter expert in the web proxy security domain.
This is a hybrid onsite role - minimum 3 days a week in office. Long term work from home / virutal is not an option.
What you'll do in the role:
Architecting, testing, integrating and deploying Web Proxy technologies.
Work alongside the wider organization's security experts to implement policy-based solutions
Research industry best practices and future technologies with a view to how they could improve our current security posture.
Interfacing with technical vendor subject matter experts and internal squads, ensuring the delivery of high quality secure solutions.
Training squad personnel and application support groups on newly delivered solutions
What you'll bring to the role:
5+ years of proxy experience in a similar position. (Cloud gateway preferred)
Must know how to integrate external services with proxies via ICAP, proxy chaining, and service offloads, etc.
Moderate cloud security experience (Azure, O365, AWS, etc.)
Practical and theoretical knowledge of web malware and how to mitigate against
Light to moderate Linux Experience required
Good understanding of the protocols underpinning the web - TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS etc.
Ideal candidate would be able to intelligently dissect all 7 layers of the OSI stack
Experience working in DMZ environments with good understanding of hardware load-balancing, firewalls, multi-tiered architectures.
Skills Desired:
Hands-on proxy knowledge; Bluecoat, Zscaler and or Netskope experience preferred
Hands-on CASB design, architecture and deployment (SkyHigh, Symantec, etc.)
Advanced proxy experience required including DevOps operational understanding
Knowledge of Data Protection Practices (Data At Rest, In Use, In Motion, etc.) and their practical implementations
Expert knowledge and understanding of web security concepts and cyber-attack vectors
CISSP or similar recognized cyber security qualifications
Experience operating in large, siloed enterprise environments
Programming/Scripting languages: Python, Perl, AngularJS - advantage
SASE/SD-wan - advantage
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste ***************************************************** into your browser.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Auto-ApplyHead of Global Event Management
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
The Head of Global Event Management is a strategic and operational leader responsible for defining and delivering Lord Abbett's global events strategy in alignment with the firm's business objectives and brand vision.
Reporting to the Head of Brand, this individual will oversee a team of three direct reports and a network of external partners to deliver high-impact, high-touch client, executive, and employee experiences. This role oversees a wide range of virtual and in-person events, including client meetings, conferences, event sponsorships, corporate offsites, trainings, webinars, and firm-wide events.
The Head of Global Event Management serves as a key ambassador for Lord Abbett's brand - ensuring every event reflects the firm's values, client-centric culture, and commitment to excellence - and playing a vital role in advancing the firm's reputation and relationships worldwide.
We'll trust you to:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement a comprehensive global events strategy that aligns with the firm's goals, brand positioning, and client engagement objectives.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of three direct reports, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
Partner with senior leaders, including Marketing, Client Solutions, and Investment teams, to ensure event programs drive business impact and strengthen key relationships.
Represent the Global Events function as part of the Brand leadership team, ensuring integration with firm-wide marketing and communications initiatives.
Develop and maintain relationships with best-in-class external vendors within the events and hospitality space
Operational Excellence:
Deliver end-to-end white-glove event experiences - from concept and design through execution and post-event analysis - across client meetings, conferences, offsites, trainings, and sponsorships.
Ensure a consistently high level of high-touch service that reflects Lord Abbett's reputation for excellence and client focus on every touchpoint.
Oversee all event logistics, including design, registration, communication, travel, hospitality, food & beverage, production, and content delivery.
Implement and manage the relationship with key event-technology providers (Cvent, On24), ensuring cutting edge technology is used to continually innovate event offerings, improve communication, and enhance attendee experience, ultimately supporting the firm's growth and reputation in the markets we serve.
Manage event budgets, negotiate and execute contracts, and ensure compliance with internal policies and business line items.
Establish and refine frameworks and playbooks to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across regions.
Define and measure event success through KPIs and analytics (e.g., client engagement, ROI, satisfaction scores).
Leverage data insights to continuously improve planning, attendee experience, and business impact. Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on event performance and alignment with strategic goals.
Innovation and Creativity:
Bring forward new ideas as to how we can bring the Lord Abbett brand to life through innovative experiences that support our firm and brand strategy.
Elevate the brand experience with distinctive programs that engage clients, employees, and executives.
Challenge the ways things have been done with new potential partnerships that enhance efficiency or improve the experience.
Drive continuous innovation -- staying on the pulse of event industry trends and best practices, ensuring the latest advancements are creatively integrated into planning and execution.
You'll need to have:
10+ years of event management experience, ideally in the financial services/asset management industry
Proven track record of leading high touch events and managing high performing teams
Experience in strategic planning and execution of events for a global firm
Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
A passion for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and vendors
High level of professionalism and client service orientation
Proficiency in event management software and tools (e.g., Cvent, On24)
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work well under pressure
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $175,000-$190,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplySenior Compliance Associate, Policies and Procedures
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
The Senior Compliance Associate, Policies and Procedures, will play a critical role in working closely with business counterparts to develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures for Lord Abbett. The successful candidate will bring a clear, concise writing style, along with excellent research, interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample.
We'll trust you to:
Develop, review, and enhance policies and procedures in accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act and other applicable regulations, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Coordinate and communicate with key stakeholders across the firm in connection with the development and/or maintenance of compliance policies.
Track, monitor and analyze regulatory changes and updates related to the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act.
Coordinate and prepare the Global Chief Compliance Officer's reports for Boards, management and regulatory authorities, as required.
Develop and coordinate the distribution of compliance communications.
Work on ad hoc projects and other initiatives as needed.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a compliance role in the asset management industry, with a focus on the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act.
Proven experience developing compliance policies and procedures.
Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise policies, procedures, and reports.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of the organization.
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $185,000 - $210,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplyAdministrative Assistant
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
We're seeking a highly motivated Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and operational support for senior leaders and their teams. You will gain exposure across a wide variety of business activities while showcasing your positive, confident, and proactive approach. To be successful in this role, you will need to be flexible, highly confidential with information and exercise appropriate judgment/discretion. This position is expected to be onsite as our leadership team primarily work from our headquarters located in Jersey City.
We'll trust you to:
Assist in all aspects of meeting scheduling and preparation, including senior-level internal and external meetings
Maintain strict confidentiality in all business and personnel matters
Possess a high sense of urgency
Manage miscellaneous tasks including invoices, projects, requests, and events as they arise
Create and revise PowerPoint presentations and assist with other executive-ready materials
Answer calls and provide accurate and detailed messages
Track, organize, and submit expense reports
Review and respond to a variety of email communications
You'll need to have:
Previous administrative experience
Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
A positive and collaborative attitude
Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and follow-up skills
A high attention to detail
The ability to anticipate and solve problems quickly and efficiently
The ability to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize, and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
A high degree of integrity and confidentiality
The ability to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
Excellent judgment, and be a resourceful, independent thinker
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $65,000 - $75,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplySenior Java Spark Engineer - Tech Lead - Vice President
Jersey City, NJ job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Spark Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable data processing solutions using Core Java, Sprint Integration Framework, and Apache Spark. You will play a crucial part in integrating these solutions into our existing data infrastructure, addressing complex data challenges, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of distributed computing, data manipulation techniques, and a commitment to best practices in software development and data governance.
Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex Java Spring integration and Java Spark applications for processing large datasets, leveraging expertise in distributed computing and data manipulation.
Partner with management teams to seamlessly integrate Java Integration Framework & Spark-based solutions into existing data infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and efficient data flow.
Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
8+ years of extensive professional experience in Java development, with significant expertise in Java/J2EE & Spring integration.
Proven experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing and distributed computing.
Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience with Hive, Hadoop, YARN, Spark SQL, Unix, Impala, and Oracle DB
Strong understanding of data architecture principles and data infrastructure.
Experience with developing and maintaining coding standards, testing, and debugging for complex applications.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience partnering with various stakeholders.
Knowledge of risk assessment, data security, performance optimization, and scalability considerations.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and ethical considerations in data processing.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Dec 10, 2025
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Auto-ApplyBrand & Advertising Team, Associate
Jersey City, NJ job
Within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, the Brand & Advertising team plays a pivotal role in shaping marketing strategies and touchpoints that attract new prospects into the firm. We're looking for a creatively driven marketer who brings brand stories to life-someone who ensures our E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley at Work brands are ownable, differentiated, and infused with personality. You thrive on crafting visual narratives, shaping brand tone with authenticity and consistency, and bringing our brands to life for consumers. Resourceful, curious, and always eager to learn, you believe in the power of brands to create meaningful connections. Your enthusiasm for customer and competitive insights fuels your work.
THE ROLE
This position supports strategic initiatives that evolve and elevate our brand identity across Wealth Management's portfolio. Our goals are to build awareness, favorability, and consideration-ultimately driving client acquisition through creative brand expression.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Become a brand champion for our Wealth Management brands, including strategy, guidelines, assets, and visual system, and serve as an internal advocate for brand consistency and education
* Curate and refresh brand assets, guidelines, and templates to ensure they are current, compelling, and accessible
* Lead brand reviews and consult on internal and external marketing materials, including social media templates, brand videos, internal resources, etc.- ensuring they reflect our brands' unique voice and identities
* Monitor brand health metrics, competitive and cultural trends to inform creative decisions and optimize brand impact.
* Leverage insights and data to identify how we can be most impactful with our brand assets - streamlining where needed and extending assets that drive performance
* Develop compelling presentations on .PPT that tell a clear story - answering specific briefs, showcasing our work, etc.
* Manage rebranding efforts to evolve to the Morgan Stanley at Work brand ensuring seamless alignment to brand standards
* Drive brand initiatives to completion by developing and managing project plans, timelines, and key milestones while keeping stakeholders informed and proactively following up on open items to ensure flawless execution and cross-functional alignment
* Collaborate with other Wealth Management and Firmwide teams to ensure connectivity and integration across brands
* Support naming projects, including legal reviews and approvals
* Work on advertising projects as needed, including partnering with creative agencies to ensure advertising deliverables meet brand and strategic needs
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:
* Bachelor degree; minimum education
* 3-5 years of experience in brand marketing
* Deep understanding of online best practices and marketing principles across B2C and B2B audiences
* Passion for brand strategy and creative storytelling-willing to challenge the status quo
* Creatively driven with the ability to dive in and develop mockups, source stock imagery/footage, etc. as needed to support the team - informal design experience a plus
* Proactive, resourceful, and able to manage projects independently in a fast-paced environment
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
* Proficiency in PPT; experience with Canva a plus
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste ***************************************************** into your browser.
Salary range for the position: 57,000 and 115,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Auto-ApplyDirector - Threat Detection Analyst
Edison, NJ job
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Data & Analytics Engineering position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for providing specialist data analysis and expertise that drive decision-making and business insights as well as crafting data pipelines, implementing data models, and optimizing data processes for improved data accuracy and accessibility, including applying machine learning and AI-based techniques.
About the role:
The Director role within Fraud Detection Analytics performs a critical function within the Fraud Department, in safeguarding the organization against diverse fraud risks. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced analytics strategies to detect and mitigate fraudulent activities across multiple payment channels and fraud typologies, including account takeover (ATO), deposit fraud, scams, and emerging schemes. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver actionable insights.
What you'll do in the role:
Develop and refine fraud detection controls and analytical frameworks targeting fraud risks such as ATO, deposit fraud, scams, and other typologies.
Monitor and analyze transaction channels (crypto, wire, ACH, Zelle, bill payments) for suspicious activity and emerging patterns.
Leverage data-driven insights by integrating internal data with external intelligence sources for proactive fraud detection.
Utilize SQL and advanced analytics to extract, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify emerging fraud trends.
Apply predictive modeling, forecasting, and statistical methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and reporting.
Design and validate rules within the fraud rules engine, conducting rigorous pre- and post-production testing.
Continuously adjust controls based on observed trends to address evolving risks.
Identify automation opportunities to streamline manual processes related to data collection, metric calculation, and loss assessment.
Deliver business insights through dashboards and visualization tools (Tableau, SAS, Python, R) and produce on-demand reports.
Communicate key trends, findings, and actionable recommendations to management and stakeholders.
Prepare and present executive-level reports on suspicious activities and risk management.
Set and monitor KPIs for fraud detection, implementing mitigation strategies where needed.
Collaborate with Customer Service, Product Management, Engineering, and Data Science teams to enhance fraud detection tools and models.
Coordinate with Fraud Operations to align rule strategies with staffing resources.
Recommend and implement innovative technologies for fraud detection, prevention, and reporting.
What you'll bring to the role:
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in fraud analytics, financial crime, or risk management.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
Expert proficiency in SQL (including joins, subqueries, unions, temporary tables) for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing fraud detection models, with a strong focus on account takeover, scam & first party fraud scenarios.
In-depth understanding of transaction exhaust methods (cryptocurrency, wires, ACH, Zelle, bill payments).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences.
Experience working with large datasets and modern analytics tools (Python, R, Tableau, SAS).
Desired Skills:
Previous experience in banking, fintech, or payments industry.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to financial fraud and AML.
Familiarity with fraud monitoring tools and case management systems.
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proven track record of leading successful fraud detection initiatives across multiple payment channels.
Advanced skills in statistical analysis and visualization platforms.
Experience collaborating with Data Science and Product teams to produce fraud risk models and meet business goals
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste ***************************************************** into your browser.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Auto-ApplyWealth Management VEA Program - Alpharetta, GA
Edison, NJ job
Wealth Management VEA Program
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Position Overview:
The Wealth Management VEA Program is designed to give you firsthand experience working with the top Financial Advisors (FAs) in the industry at a leading global financial institution. You may progress through several key areas of business development such as digital marketing/communication, and financial planning. The goal of the program is to give you a strong foundation in the systems/tools, business areas, and skills that are necessary for an enduring and promising career at the Firm.
The length of the program enables you to earn your licenses, gain additional professional designations, network, and capture valuable experience working with different FAs to understand how they run their practice. The insight you will gain is unique and if successful, will propel you into a fruitful career at Morgan Stanley.
The Experience You Could Gain:
The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management VEA Program consists of rigorous licensing followed by training and assessments designed to ensure you are fully prepared to be successful in the program. Experiences you may have:
Set up and execute digital marketing strategies for FAs across multiple social media platforms and their website
Curate marketing campaigns targeting segments of an FAs business to drive engagement
Identify opportunities analyzing client relationships and providing tactical recommendations to help FAs better support their clients
Leverage the Firm's proprietary financial planning resources while partnering with experienced FAs to support their clients and the adoption of Goals Based Wealth Management strategies
Work with clients and gather information to build, analyze, and present plans in a thoughtful and effective manner
Generate and present reports to FAs highlighting areas of opportunity and improvement in your strategy to grow their business
Regularly participate in meetings with management to share best practices and areas of opportunity
Benefits You Could Take Advantage Of:
Competitive base salary, and a wide range of benefits including paid time off, savings programs, health care, insurance plans, student loan refinancing, fitness subsidy, and more
Access to 401(k) offering with competitive Firm matching as well as access to the Morgan Stanley Employee Stock Purchase Program
Obtain Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses in addition to the Financial Planning Specialist (FPS) designation. Support for additional professional designations consists of, but are not limited to, the CFP
Develop a robust understanding of the financial services industry through the lens of 1 of the world's leading financial institutions
Access an immersive learning experience that incorporates financial product education, platform navigation along with professional development
The Skills/Experience/Qualifications You'll Need:
We seek motivated candidates from diverse academic backgrounds with a heightened interest in financial services. Successful analysts have a unique blend of strong interpersonal communication skills, a solid professional presence, and numerical aptitude.
Specific qualifications include:
A bachelor's degree with a proven track record of academic success. Prior professional experience would be an asset but not required
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam completed prior to interviewing for the program in addition to Firm sponsorship of the Series 7 and 63 exams within a specific timeframe
Strong written and verbal communication, client, and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn quickly and adopt new technologies
Extraordinarily high level of motivation and commitment to working hard and staying organized in a competitive, fast-paced environment
Ability to balance multiple priorities under pressure and time constraints
Authorization to work in the U.S. without durational restrictions
Successful completion of background check and pre-employment assessments
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Salary range for the position: $65,000 - 85,000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.
Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste ***************************************************** into your browser.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Auto-ApplyHead of Enterprise Technology Project Management Office
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
Build and run a lightweight, data-driven Project Management Office (PMO) that unifies portfolio management, Technology Business Management (TBM) / Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps), risk and governance, and vendor operations across Global Enterprise Technology Organization (GETO). Establish the operating cadence, metrics, and decision frameworks that ensure technology investments are prioritized, auditable, and deliver measurable business value.
We'll trust you to:
Operate demand intake and prioritization; maintain a single, ranked cross‑tower portfolio and run capacity and dependency management.
Track and report project and program status, including timelines/schedule, scope, budget and forecast vs. actuals, risks and issues, assumptions, and dependencies; prepare Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
Own GETO financial oversight: baseline, forecast, variance analysis, business cases, and benefits realization in partnership with Finance.
Lead FinOps: showback/chargeback, tagging hygiene, rightsizing, commitment coverage, and unit cost metrics.
Run risk and governance forums for GETO: Architecture Review Board and Risk Council; manage policy exceptions and audit readiness. Provide oversight of all GETO risks, compliance obligations, and audit issues.
Oversee vendor and contract operations: vendor segmentation, QBRs, Service Level Agreements / Service Level Objectives, renewals calendar with 120‑day “no‑surprise” lead time, and commercial benchmarks.
Where possible build automated, trusted data pipelines across ServiceNow, Jira, ERP/GL, and cloud-cost tools for near real-time reporting with minimal manual reconciliation.
Publish executive dashboards and clear narratives for decision‑making.
Coach tower leads on outcome‑based roadmaps and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs); drive consistent definitions of status, risk, readiness, and value.
Facilitate alignment across technology leadership and business executives on technology investment priorities, trade-offs, and value realization.
Lead a small PMO team as a player-coach to deliver portfolio, financials, risk & governance, and vendor outcomes.
You'll need to have:
10-15+ years across PMO/portfolio management, Technology Business Management (TBM) / FinOps, and governance in complex technology organizations; financial services or other regulated industries preferred.
Proven FinOps experience with cloud unit economics and optimization levers; familiarity with TBM frameworks (e.g., Apptio or equivalent) is a plus.
Hands‑on expertise with ServiceNow (PPM/ITSM), Jira, ERP/GL reporting, and cloud cost management tools.
Strong commercial acumen (contracts and pricing), vendor segmentation, and QBR leadership.
Executive storytelling, systems thinking, and sound judgment to simplify, sequence, and say “no” when needed.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated experience with senior stakeholder engagement.
Experience establishing a single, ranked portfolio across multiple technology towers (e.g., Infrastructure/Cloud, Workplace Technology, Information Security, Corporate Applications).
Demonstrated success improving forecast accuracy to ±3-5% and publishing trusted unit economics.
Track record reducing avoidable run costs (e.g., cloud/infra waste, software shelfware).
Familiarity with audit and regulatory expectations relevant to investment management (e.g., SOX alignment, SEC-related controls).
Portfolio Management Professional or other relevant Project Management Institute certifications would be a plus.
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $175,000-$190,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplyManaged Account Associate
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
The Personal Account Management (PAM) Associate is responsible for supporting the PAM Specialists in an effort to enrich existing client relationships and close Separately Managed Account business. Individuals in this role are required to possess knowledge of Lord Abbett's SMA products, operational processes, marketing collateral, and market conditions to ensure clients receive an experience that exceeds expectations.
We'll trust you to:
Be a dedicated and trusted partner for the Regional Managers, Portfolio Managers, Advisor Consultants, SMA Specialists and fellow Associates
Assist with running client proposals, transition analysis in a timely manner and ensure all required edits are made prior to sending back to the Specialist
Collaborate with the Investment team(s) and Regional Managers to ensure accuracy of the data analytics within proposals and transition analysis
Support marketing initiatives to distribute and enhance SMA content (kits, flyers, proposals, etc.)
Partner with SMA Specialists to assist in ongoing operational items for clients
Partner with Digital Services to drive operational efficiencies where appropriate
Assist with reporting end-of-day sales to Regional Managers and leadership
Develop a deep understanding of Lord Abbett's SMA business including products, platform availability, fees and customization capabilities.
Embrace best practices and act as a change agent to identify opportunities for process improvements
You'll need to have:
Proactive, collaborative, “can-do” attitude
Advanced excel and power point skills
Ability to organize, plan and manage several concurrent initiatives with varying priorities
Exceptional attention to detail
High sense of urgency and degree of initiative and self-motivation
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and follow-up skills
Ability to think analytically and problem solve
The aptitude to learn and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
Real ambition to pursue a client-facing career
Series 7, 66, and SIE licenses
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplySenior Platform Engineer - Kubernetes & Middleware Platforms
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
We're seeking a strategic technologist and Kubernetes/Container platform engineer with overall 15 + years' experience to lead and scale our Kubernetes container platform and middleware stack. You will architect, deploy, operate, and evolve high‑availability Kubernetes infrastructure (EKS and OpenShift), ensuring seamless middleware operations (Kafka, Redis Enterprise Cluster, 3Scale API Gateway). You will automate container deployment (ArgoCD), enforce container security and network policies, oversee capacity planning, helm chart development, and define policies-as-code governance across the environment.
Your mission is to deliver a hardened, future-ready platform that enables multiple engineering teams to develop, deploy, and scale cloud-native applications reliably and securely.
We'll trust you to:
Design and implement infrastructure abstractions and APIs that simplify deploying AI workloads using Kubernetes-native operations and GitOps patterns.
Architect, deploy, and manage Kubernetes platforms (AWS EKS and Red‑Hat OpenShift) across different environments.
Implement GitOps workflows with ArgoCD to manage declarative app deployments.
Design and operate middleware infrastructure:
Highly available Kafka clusters (mirroring, partitioning, tooling)
Managed Redis Enterprise clusters (sharding, high‑availability, replication)
3Scale API Gateway development and administration
Build and manage helm charts, templating, parameterization, and versioning for both platform and middleware stacks.
Enforce container security and policy governance using policies-as-code tools (e.g. OPA, Kyverno), scanning (e.g. Clair, Snyk), and automated admission controls.
Implement network policies (Kubernetes NetworkPolicy / Calico) to enforce segmentation and micro‑segmentation.
Configure and manage service mesh (e.g. Istio, Linkerd) for observability, traffic controls, and secure service‑to‑service communication.
Conduct capacity planning, cluster sizing, resource tuning, and autoscaling strategies.
Conduct architecture reviews, train engineers, and drive platform best practices across teams.
Partner with SREs to define platform SLAs, uptime targets, resilience benchmarks, and alerting/monitoring.
Lead incident response and root cause analysis, automating recovery workflows and improving platform resiliency.
You'll need to have:
15+ years of overall engineering experience, including:
At least 8+ years with Kubernetes platforms (EKS, OpenShift) in production.
Experienced in managing streaming and caching infrastructure at scale (Kafka, Redis Enterprise Clusters).
Prior hands-on administration or development of API Management / Gateway platforms - preferably Red Hat 3Scale
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy AI workloads on Kubernetes or cloud-native platforms.
Deep knowledge of DevSecOps principles, container security, governance, and compliance in enterprise environments.
Strong automation experience: Helm, GitOps, ArgoCD, IaC (Terraform/AWS-CloudFormation/Ansible).
Experience configuring service mesh, network policy controls, and multi-tenancy in Kubernetes.
Demonstrated expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Groovy, or equivalent; hands‑on experience developing automation tooling, custom Kubernetes operators/controllers, or other platform‑level integrations. A candidate with a software development background or experience building production-grade automation frameworks is strongly preferred.
Thorough understanding of core Kubernetes concepts, and observability tooling.
Demonstrated experience in capacity planning, cluster sizing, and performance tuning for critical infrastructure.
Strong troubleshooting skills across Kubernetes, middleware, and distributed systems; experienced in leading incident response and root cause analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
EKS and/or OpenShift administration certification (CKA, AWS Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator, or equivalent).
Knowledge of middleware architecture for high-throughput, low-latency messaging systems.
Experience with cloud cost optimization, chargeback models.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), alerting (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Splunk or similar tools/platforms).
Familiarity with CNCF ecosystem tools and emerging trends in platform engineering and cloud-native environment.
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $175,000 - $200,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplySenior Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
Lord Abbett is looking for a senior fixed income quantitative analyst to join a highly respected team of seasoned quants to apply, extend, and maintain our suite of proprietary tools for analyzing our investment strategies' positioning in terms of alpha opportunities, risk factor exposures and sector/asset allocation. The team's coverage focuses on fixed income, alternative and multi-asset class strategies. Strategies seek to add performance relative to benchmarks and peer groups. This front-office role will interface directly with portfolio managers, having a visible impact on how portfolios are invested. This role is a great opportunity for a talented communicator with an analytical bent to impact the investment process.
We'll trust you to:
• Lead in design and development of alpha models and tools providing actionable recommendations which improve the risk-adjusted returns of our strategies.
• Strengthen and expand the team's expertise and capabilities.
• Implement proprietary analytics based on statistics, optimization, risk/return analysis, and the needs of our clients. Present your results to investments team stakeholders.
• Participate in the design, development and maintenance of the firm's proprietary infrastructure, generating daily updates of our models and analytics.
• Collaborate with software engineering and portfolio analytics to create scalable and supportable solutions for the firm.
You'll need to have:
• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (computer science, engineering, finance, economics, etc.). Phd or Master's plus CFA.
• 7-10 years of industry experience in fixed income.
• Strong hands-on experience with modern programming languages such as python.
• Familiarity with programming design, testing, and debugging. A proponent of collaborative software engineering techniques and methods including code reviews, unit testing and refactoring.
• Knowledge of scientific data analysis methods (visualization, data cleaning, mapping identifiers and SQL). Experience with AI tools a plus.
• Experience working with financial data providers (Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar, ICE, JPMorgan DataQuery) is a plus.
• Passion for fixed income markets and investment management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both spoken and written.
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $160,000 - $185,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplyAssistant Private Credit Controller
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
We are looking for a Financial Controller to support our Private Credit Business and broader Alternatives strategy.
We'll trust you to:
Report to the Private Credit Controller to design and implement financial and operational best practices for private credit funds and business development companies (BDCs) in order to support the growth and evolution of the platform
Oversee the preparation of the private credit fund and BDC financial statements, including quarterly financial statements (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks), capital account statements, marketing letters, performance reporting, capital calls, and distribution notices
Perform management and incentive calculations, expense accruals, budgeting and forecasting
Review partnership fund accounting reconciliations, capital account statements, financial statements, etc. for separate accounts and esoteric strategies
Work closely with private credit teams to understand new and complex investments
Work closely with third party vendor partners including accounting agents and pricing vendors, facility providers, etc.
Effectively liaise with other investment professionals, legal and compliance, business development, and operations to ensure proper controls are in place to support current and future business
Serves as the key point of contact for auditors and tax accountants
Assist to generate and coordinate other corporate deliverables such as forecasts and management reporting
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree
BDC accounting experience preferred
7-10+years of Private Credit or Private Equity experience
CPA required
Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $210,000 - $220,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplySenior Full Stack Developer Lead - Inventory Management - JERSEY CITY
Jersey City, NJ job
As part of the Inventory Management Applications Suite, Senior Application Developer is responsible for leading very high volume / low latency enterprise multi-tiered Java applications to provide cutting edge solutions for the Stock Record and related Application in the Capital Markets domain while following the industry best practices and Citi standards.
The primary responsibility will be leading the design and development and providing Level 3 support for these applications. Coordination between stakeholders and teams; thus, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and product quality is essential. Stock Record is business critical, with complex interfaces/dependencies, consisting of time sensitive deliveries.
As a Senior Application Developer, the candidate must have a strong emphasis on Microservice architecture and design patterns, who can lead the deliverable activities, analysis of the business requirement, architecting and the building of the solution (conceptualize, design and development of the solution) while working and collaborating with a distributed team of developers working simultaneously on different application layers towards developing enterprise solutions for large projects. Collaborating with various internal teams and stakeholders is a must to provide best solutions and support.
This requires a highly experienced Java developer, with Microservices development experience, who has a track record of delivering highly scalable robust applications that use the latest tools and technologies while working on all phases of the development life cycle.
**Responsibilities**
+ **Provide application management and solution technology leadership:**
+ Responsible for design and leading development as a full stack java architect to build very high-volume, low-latency enterprise applications that can adapt and scale to changing market conditions.
+ Responsible for delivery of application technology solutions and data information planning effort, owns the technical development environment and works with the Enterprise team to deliver in a fast-paced time bound manner.
+ Help ensure high quality software delivery by providing guidance on testing strategy, technical consultation to plan/design performance testing, and providing feedback/guidance for tuning performance and other non-functional elements of the application.
+ Migration of application functionalities that are part of large monolithic systems, running on WebLogic, into an ecosystem of Microservices using the latest technologies, and/or a combination of microservices and monoliths where applicable.
+ Understanding the client requirements and envision the solution that can be captured as respective user stories in JIRA.
+ Understanding the impact of adapting different architectures and designs and present the same to all relevant stakeholders.
+ Management of both functional and technical requirements while deciding on technical solutions.
+ Development of solutions following established technical design, application development standards and quality processes in projects.
+ Building test automation suites to reduce the regression effort of the QA team.
+ Identification of existing system bottlenecks and deficiencies, devise and implement robust solutions to address these shortcomings.
+ Interaction with other stakeholders not limited to end-user clients, Project Manager/Scrum master, Business Analysts, offshore development, Quality Assurance and other cross-functional teams.
+ Provide needed Data Architecture leadership to identify gaps, as needed
+ Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with stakeholders of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables.
+ Gather requirements and provide end-to-end design guidance, oversight and problem management, interact with Senior leaders, Business and technology groups
+ Lead Developers through design challenges where and when necessary, do code review and participate
+ Provide oversight of design and implementation reviews during the lifecycle of a project for key initiatives before they go into production to ensure Operational Readiness
+ Provide reviews of existing solutions including tracking/remediating issues and gaps for resiliency, risk and performance
+ Ensure technology roadmaps align appropriately to business strategies and plans
+ Work with Production Service/Support to resolve issues
+ Stay up to date with new development tools and strategies
+ Inspire other development resources with best practices and process improvement within Inventory Management Application team, Operation Solution team and Citi organization
+ Ensure that the requirements are properly analyzed prior to planning implementation. Understand what customer needs.
+ Ensure design and development to customer specifications with best quality implementation practices. Meet customer requirements with least amount of rework and high amount of test coverage in the least amount of time
**Required Skills**
+ BS/MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
+ 6-10 years of experience as a Senior Java Developer with hands on end-to-end solutions.
+ Applicant must have senior technical project leadership capability, the ability to understand technology requirements, should be highly innovative and motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task a must.
+ Role requires overcoming obstacles through collaboration, research/ testing and communication with ability to negotiate solutions.
+ Individual must have experience working in a 'Global' environment providing daily support to multiple competing priorities.
+ Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
+ 8+ years of Oracle RDBMS design and development skills with excellent knowledge in store procedures, PL/SQL, triggers and performance tuning
+ Experience migrating Oracle RDBMS to ECS cloud and NoSQL database. Architect and hands on technical experience in implementing large volume real time complex solutions in Big Data Platforms & Public Cloud platforms would be a huge asset.
+ 6+ years hands on experience in ETL functionalities including experience with tools like Talend, Infomatica, spark etc.
+ Diverse experience utilizing tools in Microservices architecture applications using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud config, Netflix OSS components (Eureka, Zuul, Hystrix), Pivotal Cloud Fundry, ZooKeeper, AWS etc.
+ Strong hands-on experience adhering to Java concurrency, concurrency patterns and building thread safe code
+ Thorough experience working with transaction management, JTA, building very high-volume low latency applications.
+ Digital stacks include: (Apache, J2EE, Java, JBoss, MQ, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Windows, and Linux)
+ Hands on exposure on shell scripting and Unix/Linux/Windows System Administration
+ Expert level knowledge of relational and non-relation data models and queries i.e. SQL language semantics
+ Hands on experience using Core Java, Server-side Java, Javascript, MVC Pattern, Spring Framework
+ Understanding of Network infrastructure (HTTP/S, TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, Load-balancers, firewalls, proxies, B2B links)
+ 6+ years of experience in using JMS to connect to Tibco/IBM MQ middleware
+ 5+ experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot, Microservices, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring JMS, Spring JDBC, Spring Security
+ 5+ years of experience in Java front end frameworks like Angular, React.js, jQuery etc.
+ 4+ Experience in developing and deploying applications to cloud platforms AWS, GCP, PCF, etc.
+ 5+ years of experience with WebLogic 10 and 12c application server.
+ 5+ years of Agile/SCRUM development experience with multiple Agile/SCRUM projects
+ 5+ years of Application Development using Software Development Life Cycle, SDLC
+ 5+ years of Microservices development experience using Spring boot, AppDynamics, Docker, MongoDB / Cassandra, Kubernetes, Kafka, RabitMQ, Swagger etc
+ 7+ years of experience in Java multi-threaded programming.
+ 7+ years of experience with Test Driven Development TDD
+ 7+ years of experience in writing stored procedures, packages, functions etc.
+ 5+ years of experience with code versioning tools such as Github, Bitbucket, Subversion, Perforce
+ 6+ Experience in DevOps process and tools like Jenkins/Bamboo/UrbanCode also build technology like Maven/Gradle
**Preferred Skills**
+ Experience in supporting Elasticsearch, Logstash and Kibana stack environment
+ Industry recognized Technology Certifications in AWS, Data Warehousing and Oracle RDBMS
+ Experience in Capital Market domain
**Education**
**Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred**
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**Primary Location:**
Jersey City New Jersey United States
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**Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Sep 15, 2025
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SMA Trade Operations Specialist
Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
The SMA business within Lord Abbett is growing and we are seeking a unique individual to join as an SMA Trade Operations Specialist. Integrated with Investments, the SMA Operations group is part of the larger Global Investment Platform Integrity team which is essential to ensuring our investment professionals can drive investment performance with accurate and timely access to data. As a member of the SMA Trade Operations team, you will have a unique opportunity to not only support a growing and thriving SMA business but also be empowered to play a key role in developing our future state operating model focused on delivering scale and efficiency. This role supports daily trading, account onboarding, model delivery, reconciliation, and operational oversight for our Separately Managed Account (SMA) platform. The ideal candidate brings strong product knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. You will also be tasked to collaborate with our strategic partners to ensure exceptional service delivery.
We'll trust you to:
Trade Support & Processing
• Validate and process daily SMA trades across multiple custodians, sponsors, and platforms.
• Monitor order flow and ensure accurate trade execution, settlement, and allocation.
• Coordinate with traders to resolve trade discrepancies, breaks, and unmatched items.
• Support model delivery workflows, ensuring updates are transmitted correctly to all SMA sponsors.
• Review and reconcile trading activity against SEI/APL, sponsor feeds, and internal systems.
Account Onboarding & Maintenance
• Ensure new SMA accounts are set up accurately in trading systems, including restrictions, tax lot details, cash targets, and strategy assignments.
• Validate investment guidelines and ensure coding aligns with client mandates.
• Monitor account readiness and resolve missing or incomplete data (e.g., cost basis, cash positions, restrictions).
Reconciliation & Exception Management
• Perform daily reconciliations of cash, positions, tax lots, and trade activity.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks across custodians, SEI, APL, and internal platforms.
• Support daily exception reporting and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and external partners.
Client & Sponsor Support
• Work directly with SMA sponsors, custodians, and internal business partners to ensure timely and accurate delivery of trade files and account data.
• Assist in handling inquiries from advisors, relationship managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support customized SMA requests (e.g., restrictions, DTLH, ESG filters, cash management rules).
Operational Oversight & Controls
• Ensure operational activities comply with firm policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Maintain and update procedures, workflows, and control documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement operational improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Portfolio Management, Trading, Technology, Compliance, and Risk to support SMA strategy execution.
• Assist with new sponsor/platform integrations and large-scale operational projects.
• Support testing of system enhancements, sponsor feed updates, and platform changes.
You'll need to have:
• Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Business, or related field preferred).
• 2-5 years of experience in operations, trading support, or account administration-preferably at an asset manager, SMA sponsor, or custodian.
• Strong understanding of equity and/or fixed income trading workflows.
• Experience with SMA platforms or vendor systems.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Preferred
• Experience with OMS/PMS systems.
• Knowledge of tax-lot accounting, cost basis management, and restricted account handling.
• Series 7/66 or interest in pursuing licenses.
• Experience with broker/dealer trade settlement workflows (DTCC/Omgeo).
• Familiarity with reconciliation engines or operational workflow tools.
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $85,000 - $110,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully
Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Auto-ApplyDirector, Database Infrastructure Engineer
Edison, NJ job
We're seeking someone to join our team as an experienced Database Infrastructure Engineer that with will be responsible for development, unit and integration testing of REST framework, building tools and scripts used for deploying and managing multiple databases and related products globally at the enterprise level. The candidate should have modern-day RDBMS experience in systems like Snowflake and Postgres and will be working on various database related infrastructure / automation projects that will require development in python and UNIX/Linux scripting.
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
Responsibilities
Responsible for monitoring and optimization of Snowflake and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability and top performance across diverse cloud environments
Responsible for unit and integration testing of REST framework
Automate database management tasks using Python and UNIX/Linux scripting to enhance infrastructure provisioning and deployment efficiency
Monitor and ensure data security by configuring encryption, access control, and compliance measures to protect sensitive data in Snowflake and other databases/systems
Review and improve system performance through query optimization, result caching, and clustering, reducing query times and enhancing system reliability
Collaborate across teams within the firm to resolve critical issues or any potential outages
Required Skills
5+ years of Strong Developer Experience with ANSI complaint databases such as Postgres and Snowflake using Python and/or Perl
Thorough Knowledge of SQL
Strong development skills in Python using database interfaces such as SQLAlchemy/ODBC
Experience with Agile and DevOps
Experience with Linux and Windows, Scripting
Good understanding of Azure and/or AWS CSP (CLI based application design and implementation)
Strong communication and written skills
Desired Skills
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Lord Abbett job in Jersey City, NJ
The Role
Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett is an independent firm with a singular focus on the management of money. Over the course of our history, we've earned a sterling reputation for our leadership, influence, and innovation in the asset management industry. Today, our independent perspective, our commitment to active management, and our intelligent product design continue to make us relevant to individual and institutional investors.
From the very beginning, we've recognized that our people are our greatest asset. As an investment-led, investor-focused firm, we value intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and collaboration across the organization.
We're looking for people with a keen interest in working for a trusted leader in the asset management industry, a desire to expand their knowledge, and a passion for delivering a client experience that exceeds expectations.
Now that you know our history, are you ready to be part of our future?
Job Overview:
The Taft-Hartley Institutional Sales professional will be a key member of our Institutional Sales Team, responsible for developing and managing relationships within the Taft-Hartley market across the United States. This role requires a strategic and consultative sales approach to raise assets from Taft-Hartley plans and their associated consultants, trustees, and labor representatives nationwide.
A successful candidate will be a collaborative, goal-oriented fundraising professional with a deep understanding of Taft-Hartley governance, union dynamics, and fiduciary responsibilities.
We'll trust you to:
Build and maintain relationships with Taft-Hartley plan sponsors, union trustees, and consultants across all U.S. regions
Navigate joint labor-management governance structures and understand regional nuances in plan administration
Develop and execute a national outreach strategy to engage key stakeholders in the Taft-Hartley space
Collaborate with Consultant Relations and Investment Strategy teams to deliver tailored solutions
Identify and qualify opportunities within plans typically over $500 million in assets
Respond to RFPs with a focus on Taft-Hartley-specific requirements and compliance standards
Represent Lord Abbett at national labor and trustee conferences, industry events, and union gatherings
Stay current on labor trends, regulatory developments, and competitive positioning across regions
Maintain a deep understanding of Lord Abbett's investment process and product offerings
You'll need to have:
5+ years of experience in institutional sales, with a strong network in the Taft-Hartley market
Proven success working with union-affiliated plans and labor trustees
Series 7 and Series 66 licenses
Strong knowledge of investment products and market conditions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High degree of initiative, responsiveness, and professionalism
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to travel nationally and work across time zones
Why Lord Abbett?
Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
We were honored to be ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and to have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $160,000-$190,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
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Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider (“Search Firms”) for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.
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