Full Job Description
PIMCO is seeking an Analyst/Associate to join its Client Solutions & Analytics group in New York, NY or Newport Beach, CA. This group leverages PIMCO’s intellectual capital and resources to help our clients make better investment decisions. The group seeks to generate actionable investment insights for clients by combining a deep understanding of their objectives with an analysis of potential market opportunities and risks. The Analyst/Associate will participate in a development program designed for a career in investment management, providing broad exposure to financial markets, and portfolio analysis. The Analyst/Associate will assist Strategists in the group in running analysis on client portfolios, developing investment recommendations, and producing customized presentation materials.
Position Requirements:
- Four-year college degree with a major in Business/Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or applied science
- Minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average, on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent, at an accredited 4-year college or university
- 0-4 years of experience in and enthusiasm for investment management
- Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
- Must be willing to relocate to New York, NY or Newport Beach, CA, if not currently local
Desired candidates should possess the following characteristics:
- Interest in financial markets, macroeconomics, statistics, and investment modeling
- Strong analytical skill set and investment knowledge across asset classes, especially fixed income
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; reasonable proficiency with Bloomberg, databases, and other analytic tools preferred
- Ability to relay complex ideas clearly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Desire to join a high performance, fast-paced culture
- Results-orientation, attention to detail and strong time management skills
- CFA designation or active status in program desired
Responsibilities:
- Support Strategists in analyzing client portfolios and building presentations that detail PIMCO’s analysis and conclusions
- Use proprietary software and external data sources to run risk analytics, optimizations, economic scenario analyses, and stress tests
- Manage a workload of multiple simultaneous projects while ensuring that deadlines are met
- Maintain standard presentation materials via periodic updates
- Develop an understanding of PIMCO investment strategies and their risks and benefits in different market environments
- Collaborate with Account Management, Analytics, and Product Strategy groups
PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.
Salary Range: $ 90,000.00 - $ 110,000.00
