SVP, Senior Compliance Officer

PIMCO • Austin, TX

2d • $215,000 - $260,000

About The Position

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns. Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients. Role Overview PIMCO is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Vice President, Senior Compliance Officer to lead critical components of the firm’s global compliance program. This high impact leadership role focuses on Central Compliance oversight, regulatory excellence, and enterprise level program execution, while supporting targeted transformation efforts that strengthen the effectiveness and scalability of the compliance function. As a senior leader within the Compliance organization, you will oversee core regulatory frameworks, mentor and develop talent, strengthen governance and risk management practices, and partner across global regions to enhance the effectiveness and resilience of the compliance program. You will regularly communicate compliance strategy, risk insights, and program status to senior leadership and external stakeholders, reinforcing PIMCO’s commitment to integrity, transparency, and risk excellence. This role is well suited for a compliance executive who brings deep regulatory expertise, strong leadership capability, and a pragmatic approach to driving disciplined change and modernization where it meaningfully improves compliance outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of compliance experience within a large, complex investment management firm.
• Demonstrated expertise implementing compliance programs under Rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Proven experience across key compliance areas, including: Code of ethics Personal trade surveillance Electronic communications monitoring (e communications) Political contributions Proxy voting
• Strong understanding of global equity and fixed income markets, including bonds, equities, and derivatives.
• Strategic thinker with strong judgment and a risk based mindset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• High integrity and unwavering ethical standards.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high velocity environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced credentials (JD, CFA, or equivalent) highly valued.
• Exposure to transformation initiatives within a compliance context is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of PIMCO’s global compliance program, ensuring strong governance, regulatory alignment, and effective risk management.
• Proactively identify, assess, and address conflicts of interest and other compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Compliance teams across regions to ensure consistency, coordination, and best practices.
• Mentor and develop a high performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear, timely updates on compliance risks, issues, and program effectiveness to senior Legal and Compliance leadership.
• Manage and execute initiatives that strengthen compliance frameworks, controls, and operational resilience, including select transformation initiatives aligned to firm priorities.
• Support targeted improvements to processes, workflows, and systems to enhance efficiency, data quality, and scalability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees