Quantitative Research Analyst - Client Solutions & Analytics
About The Position
The Client Solutions & Analytics team produces innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO’s clients. Candidates can expect to publish and present research pieces on relevant market themes, construct bespoke investment solutions, and develop platforms and applications to better analyse client portfolios. The team’s research topics are broad-ranging adapting to market trends and client interest. Recent publications include: views on inflation, the role of fixed income in the current yield environment, private asset risk and performance, smart beta emerging market portfolios, and PIMCO’s capital market assumptions. Candidates should be hands-on creative thinkers able to build research and solutions from inception to completion to fit client needs. Candidates will collaborate with multiple parts of the firm, including Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management and can expect to be involved in both internal as well as client presentations. Applicants should have a strong research background as well as excellent public speaking skills.
Requirements
- 0-3 years of relevant work experience in asset management, buy-side or sell-side research, investment consulting or academia
- Strong interest and background in quantitative disciplines
- Knowledge of asset pricing, economic theory, and optimization methods preferred
- Formal training in empirical research, especially time series and panel data econometrics
- Experience analyzing large data sets preferred
- Proficiency in programming; Python, MATLAB, C++, preferred
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- PhD in finance, economics or quantitative discipline from leading university highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Produce innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO’s clients.
- Publish and present research pieces on relevant market themes.
- Construct bespoke investment solutions.
- Develop platforms and applications to better analyze client portfolios.
- Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management.
- Be involved in both internal and client presentations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance and travel coverage
- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave and support
- Employee assistance plan
- Commuter benefits
- Health club discounts
- Educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
- Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation
- Base salary and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
