Associate, Product Strategy

PIMCO • Newport Beach, CA

73d • $105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate to join the Product Strategy Group responsible for Traditional Strategies at PIMCO. The role will be part of a broader development program for associates to build skillsets relevant to succeeding in the next stage of their career. It will support the team across dimensions of global client service, business management, and product development, including for example: Performing detailed portfolio risk and performance attribution to combine with economic commentary for ongoing monthly/quarterly reporting to investors. Responding to ad hoc inquiries related to fixed income strategies, both externally (clients) and internally across groups. Creating content relevant to key messaging for the strategies by type of client (e.g., retail vs institutional), well as maintaining marketing and other general education materials. Contributing to new business development including RFP reviews, and creation of pitch-books and other strategy marketing materials. Helping set and execute team priorities, leading projects, and mentoring junior colleagues. Assisting in the development of new products and custom solutions for institutional clients. Managing research projects related to competitors and industry topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or other related disciplines
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in investment management, alongside a passion for markets more broadly
• General familiarity across fixed income asset classes e.g. rates, FX, MBS, corporate credit, emerging markets, equities, and commodities
• Knowledge of and experience with ETF vehicle and marketplace
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities - exhibiting quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Driven and a self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Ability to organize, distill, and communicate complex topics effectively via both verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel both internally and externally
• Advanced Excel skills (any VBA/programming experience viewed favorably)

Nice To Haves

• CFA designation, or active status in program, encouraged

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed portfolio risk and performance attribution to combine with economic commentary for ongoing monthly/quarterly reporting to investors
• Responding to ad hoc inquiries related to fixed income strategies, both externally (clients) and internally across groups
• Creating content relevant to key messaging for the strategies by type of client (e.g., retail vs institutional), as well as maintaining marketing and other general education materials
• Contributing to new business development including RFP reviews, and creation of pitch-books and other strategy marketing materials
• Helping set and execute team priorities, leading projects, and mentoring junior colleagues
• Assisting in the development of new products and custom solutions for institutional clients
• Managing research projects related to competitors and industry topics

Benefits

• Base salary and discretionary bonus based on performance
• Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees