2027 Summer Intern - Masters Quant Research Analyst, Client Solutions & Analytics, US
About The Position
PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income, founded in 1971 with a total return approach. For over 50 years, PIMCO has helped millions of investors achieve their objectives through active management, aiming to create investment opportunities. The company fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture that values diverse thinking and celebrates its CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader, and trusted advisor. The 2027 Summer Internship for a Masters Quant Research Analyst in Client Solutions & Analytics is located at PIMCO’s Newport Beach, CA Headquarters. The Client Analytics team produces innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO’s clients, publishing research on market themes, constructing investment solutions, and developing platforms to analyze client portfolios. Research topics are broad, adapting to market trends and client interests. Recent publications cover inflation, the role of fixed income, private asset risk, smart beta emerging market portfolios, and retirement planning. Candidates are expected to be hands-on creative thinkers capable of building research and investment solutions from inception to completion, collaborating with Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management. This role involves both internal and client presentations and requires a strong quantitative background and excellent public speaking skills.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Quantitative master’s degree in financial engineering or other technically demanding programs such as theoretical physics or math
- Must be able to begin full time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2028 – August 2028
- Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027 – December 2027)
- Business proficient in English
- Strong interest in Finance theory (especially portfolio theory and asset pricing)
- Strong interest in Econometrics (particularly time series)
- Strong interest in Data science and machine learning
- Excellent programming skills (preferably Python)
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Good exposure to and knowledge of financial markets
- Demonstrate curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes
- Strong quantitative background
- Excellent public speaking skills
Nice To Haves
- While our eligibility requirements are not flexible, we encourage you to apply even if you do not possess 100% of the desired skills outlined above.
Responsibilities
- Working on innovative research in asset allocation, portfolio optimization, trading signals, asset returns and valuation
- Contributing to highly customized asset allocation and portfolio construction studies for key clients
- Designing, developing, and improving the suite of client analytics models and applications
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Transition bonus to help with relocation
- PIMCO Fundamentals Training
- Participation in PIMCO's Global Month of Volunteering
- Variety of cross-divisional education, networking & social events
- Guidance and mentorship throughout the summer from supervisor, peer mentor, senior leaders and team
- Hands-on experience with AI-powered tools from day one, with training and resources
- Feedback at mid- and end-of-summer as part of a formal review process
- Base salary
- Discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
