Product Analyst / Associate
About The Position
PIMCO is seeking a Product Analyst or Associate to join the Product Strategy Group, focusing on multi-sector fixed income strategies. The group connects investment expertise, business strategy, and client engagement across PIMCO investment strategies. The role offers exposure to financial markets, product development, portfolio analysis, and client communication, with collaboration across Portfolio Management, Client Management, Legal & Compliance, and other areas of the firm. This early-career position is intended for candidates with a strong interest in investment management and ideally 1–2 years of relevant industry experience. The role supports sales and marketing initiatives, develops and maintains strategy-specific materials, conducts portfolio analysis and commentary, tracks market and competitor trends, and contributes to clear client communication. Analysts and Associates develop an understanding of PIMCO’s platform, investment capabilities, and client needs while building a foundation for career growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, applied science, or another related discipline.
- Zero to two years of relevant experience.
- Strong mathematical, quantitative, and analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Curiosity about and experience using new and emerging technologies and AI tools to solve problems and improve outcomes.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Intellectual curiosity, high energy, and a self-starter mindset.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with personnel at all levels, internally and externally, and to work as a strong team player.
- Enthusiasm for financial markets, investing, and macroeconomics.
Nice To Haves
- Internship experience in investment management or alternatives.
- Reasonable proficiency with Bloomberg.
- Interest in pursuing the CFA designation or active status in the program.
Responsibilities
- Build deep knowledge of PIMCO's investment process, portfolio positioning, and market outlook to advocate credibly for assigned strategies.
- Represent the investment team internally and serve as a resource for Account Managers and Client Management on assigned strategies.
- Partner with Portfolio Management and Marketing to own and maintain product and client-service materials, incorporating feedback to ensure quality and relevance.
- Understand business, stakeholder, and client needs and articulate business value and product intent to internal leadership.
- Track competitors and develop perspectives on how to grow the platform.
- Apply and help develop AI-powered tools to improve the productivity and quality of recurring workflows.
- Construct attribution, performance, and risk reporting to explain portfolio positioning and performance.
- Write market updates, portfolio commentary, and portfolio construction materials that communicate PIMCO's investment views.
- Partner on RFPs and DDQs by drafting and reviewing content that accurately represents strategies.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
