Product Associate - Alternatives

PIMCO • Newport Beach, CA

184d • $105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

PIMCO is seeking a Product Associate to join the Alternative Credit & Private Strategies team. This position will play a key role in helping to build and support PIMCO’s $113bn+ suite of Alternative Credit & Private Strategies products, including mortgage credit and real estate, corporate credit, and tactical credit by partnering with teams across the firm including Portfolio Management, Client Management, Legal & Compliance and other areas. The position will be based in Newport Beach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or other related disciplines
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience (preferably in Alternatives)
• Strong mathematical and quantitative abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• Well-organized, high-energy level, and self-starter
• Ability to multi-task
• The ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel both internally and externally; strong team player
• Enthusiasm for the financial markets and investment management
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and reasonable proficiency with Bloomberg preferred
• CFA designation (or active status in program) a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare attribution, commentary, and other reports for clients and Account Managers
• Perform detailed research and quantitative analysis with Excel, Bloomberg, and other analytics
• Maintain marketing and servicing materials such as presentation books and other general education materials
• Serve as a resource to internal and external stakeholders to address questions related to the Alternative Credit & Private Strategies business
• Contribute to internal strategic dialogue related to the growth and development of the Alternative Credit & Private Strategies platform
• Complete ad hoc research projects
• Assist with requests for proposals (RFPs) and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs)

Benefits

• Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors.
• The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees