Manager, Fund Governance Operations

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

21h•$112,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PIMCO is seeking a Manager to join their Fund Governance team. This team is responsible for the governance and oversight of PIMCO’s registered funds. Key responsibilities include preparing board materials, managing complex disclosure processes, and handling recurring regulatory workflows. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments such as Legal & Compliance, Account Management, Product Strategy, and Trading, as well as external parties, to support fund board activities and address inquiries from clients and trustees. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. This position offers significant exposure to the legal and governance processes for registered funds and opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, consistency, scalability, and effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
4-8 years of experience in mutual fund legal operations, regulatory operations, fund administration, project coordination, or a related fund governance function
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 detail-oriented, 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 fast-paced, 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
Familiarity with registered investment funds, disclosure documents, or board processes 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 follow-ups in partnership with attorneys and internal stakeholders.
Assist with ongoing board-related activities, including approvals, documentation, and ad hoc requests.
Support the Section 15(c) advisory contract renewal process, which requires significant coordination, data gathering, drafting, and packaging of materials for board review.
Assist with the annual and ongoing prospectus update cycle.
Partner with internal teams, external counsel, and vendors to ensure disclosure updates are accurate, timely, and appropriately reviewed.
Coordinate with third-party vendors supporting regulatory filings and disclosure updates.
Track timelines, deliverables, and review cycles to support smooth execution.
Help escalate issues and ensure timely follow-through as needed.
Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes.
Contribute to the development of templates, playbooks, and reusable materials to improve efficiency and consistency.
Support efforts to leverage automation or AI-enabled 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.