Associate, Fund Governance Operations

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns. Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients. We are seeking an Associate to join our Fund Governance team. This team plays a critical role in supporting the governance and oversight of PIMCO’s registered funds, including preparation of board materials, coordination of complex disclosure processes, and management of recurring regulatory workflows. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders across Legal & Compliance, Account Management, Product Strategy, Trading, and external parties to support fund board activities and respond to client and trustee inquiries. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fastpaced, highly regulated environment. This role offers broad exposure to the registered funds legal and governance process, as well as opportunities to contribute to operational efficiencies and process improvements that enhance consistency, scalability, and effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1-3 years of experience in mutual fund legal operations, regulatory operations, fund administration, project coordination, or a related fund governance function
Familiarity with registered fund documentation and processes (e.g., regulatory filings, fund financials, disclosures, or board materials)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders
Highly organized and detailoriented, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Comfortable working with complex documents and tight timelines in a regulated environment
Proactive, curious, and motivated to improve how work gets done—not just complete tasks
Adaptable and resilient in a fastpaced, evolving environment
Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions
Committed to continuous learning and aligned with PIMCO’s core values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence

Nice To Haves

JD or Paralegal Certificate desirable
Knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Form N1A, and Form N2 preferred

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of materials for quarterly fund board meetings, including board decks, agendas, and supporting documentation
Coordinate responses to trustee questions and followups in partnership with attorneys and internal stakeholders
Assist with ongoing boardrelated activities, including approvals, documentation, and ad hoc requests
Support the Section 15(c) advisory contract renewal process, which typically runs from January through August and requires significant coordination, data gathering, drafting, and packaging of materials for board review
Assist with the annual and ongoing prospectus update cycle, which operates on staggered fund fiscal yearend timelines throughout the year
Partner with internal teams, external counsel, and vendors (e.g., State Street) to help ensure disclosure updates are accurate, timely, and appropriately reviewed
Coordinate with thirdparty vendors supporting regulatory filings and disclosure updates
Track timelines, deliverables, and review cycles to support smooth execution
Help escalate issues and ensure timely followthrough as needed
Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes, particularly where similar questions or disclosures arise repeatedly
Contribute to the development of templates, playbooks, and reusable materials to improve efficiency and consistency
Support efforts to thoughtfully leverage automation or AIenabled tools to enhance documentation, tracking, and workflow management
Assist with press releases, regulatory filings, and ad hoc legal or operational projects
Support attorneys and the broader Legal & Compliance team on special initiatives as needed