Associate, Compliance - Rule Automation
About The Position
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to work within the Legal & Compliance department, supporting PIMCO’s proprietary compliance system. The Rule Automation Team is responsible for accurately coding and automating client, regulatory, and internal guidelines within the compliance system. The Associate will gain broad exposure to the end-to-end Investment Guideline Compliance process and will collaborate regularly with stakeholders across Legal & Compliance, Technology, Account Management, Product Strategy and the Trade Floor. The role sits at the intersection of investment compliance, technology, and data analytics, providing the opportunity to translate complex investment guidelines into scalable automated controls that support PIMCO’s global investment platform.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Data/Computer Science preferred).
- 2+ years of professional experience in compliance or the investment management industry.
- Basic knowledge of the global equity and fixed income markets, including an understanding of financial products such as bonds, equities, and derivatives.
- Intermediate/advanced working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Enjoy solving complex problems and translating business requirements into scalable system solutions.
- Bring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail to your work.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Apply strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Operate with integrity and sound judgment.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Thrive managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with investment compliance platforms such as Charles River, Aladdin, Sentinel or similar systems.
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, automation initiatives, or business intelligence tools.
- Experience with Bloomberg or querying abilities, particularly with SQL and Business Objects.
- CFA designation or active status in the CFA program is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Compliance, Legal, Technology, and business stakeholders to implement and enhance compliance rules.
- Research and resolve inquiries related to rule functionality, implementation, and status.
- Perform root-cause analysis of rule exceptions and system issues and recommend process improvements.
- Support testing and quality assurance efforts related to new rule coding, system upgrades, and technology initiatives.
- Develop subject matter expertise across investment products, compliance monitoring methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Base salary and a discretionary bonus
- Total compensation approach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
