Associate, Private Strategies

PIMCO • Newport Beach, CA

19h

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. Position Description The Private Asset Management Associate will play a critical and central role in monitoring and analyzing the performance of US Special Situations Desk investments with respect to our Alternatives Business. The position focuses on evaluating investment performance, tracking key metrics, supporting periodic reviews, and delivering high-quality reporting to inform portfolio and business decision-making.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience; strong, relevant internship experience acceptable
• Fixed Income technical skills and experience in a buy or sell side trade room preferred
• Strong relationship skills and proven ability to build strong relationships with Portfolio Managers
• Well-refined communications skills. Can articulate ideas and strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding analytical skills. Proven ability to operate efficiently in a high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

• Consumer asset class (unsecured consumer, credit card, student loan, auto, BNPL, solar) experience a plus
• Compliance related experience and/or legal background a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly update detailed performance trackers for private investments
• Monitor investment performance versus forecast, budget, and prior-period results, identifying variances and flagging potential performance risks or opportunities
• Prepare and distribute recurring performance reports and dashboards, highlighting trends, drivers of performance, and areas requiring follow-up
• Support ongoing portfolio oversight by assisting with ad hoc performance analyses, scenario reviews, and management presentations
• Coordinate with Trade Assistants and Trade Compliance to ensure smooth trade flow process
• Assist Desk PMs in review of quarterly Origination and Asset Management reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed