Associate / Senior Associate, Corporate Actions

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

1d•$87,000 - $112,500•Onsite

About The Position

Corporate Actions is a key operational unit at PIMCO, responsible for processing a number of events on behalf of our clients including mandatory & voluntary Corporate Actions, Bank Loan Amendments & Restructures, Proxy Voting, Defaulted Securities, and Class Action Litigations. We serve as an integral link between our Portfolio Management, Legal & Compliance, Account Management, and IMS Operations teams. We are looking for a technically adept Corporate Actions Senior Associate with substantial investment operations experience. This role emphasizes end-to-end processing of the various corporate action events, data governance, and automation. The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of investment operations across multiple asset classes with strong data skills to drive efficiency, accuracy, and risk control. The candidate will be able to leverage various tools such as AI for intelligent process automation, This role offers considerable exposure to senior colleagues and the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the most experienced professionals in the investment management industry. You will also be exposed to various asset types, continually challenging you to expand your knowledge and expertise. The regulatory and client service environment is continually evolving, and our Corporate Actions team is at the forefront of this exciting change. We are also working on optimizing workflows and increasing connectivity between various departments through the use of technology. As such, you will be in an outstanding position to shape our operations landscape and contribute in a substantial way. If you are technically savvy, have keen attention to detail, excellent social skills, and are interested in advancing your career and the team, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate actions and full asset servicing lifecycle for global assets, including an understanding of the impact of corporate events on various financial instruments and asset classes, risks, and related process controls and escalation frameworks
Overall, 3-7 years of professional experience within the financial services or investment management industry focused on investment management operations or trade support operations
Knowledge of multiple asset classes and how they are used in portfolios, including a strong understanding of fixed income fundamentals
Experience with API integrations and data feeds; utilization of AI & various technologies to automate, increase speed and efficiency across workflows
Standard MS Office knowledge
Proficiency in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel, SQL, VBA, Python
Knowledge of Bloomberg Data and other financial service data vendors

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of corporate actions and related events (mandatory/voluntary actions, bank loan amendments/restructures, proxy voting, defaulted securities, class actions)
Lead design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines for corporate actions data from multiple sources (vendor feeds, custodians, exchanges; ensure cleansing, normalization, reconciliation, and data quality
Collaborate with internal colleagues in our Portfolio Management, Credit Research, Legal & Compliance, Account Management, and IMS Operations teams
Participate in strategic initiatives to enhance data management, technology connectivity, and overall operational effectiveness.