SVP, Senior Compliance & Transformation Officer

PIMCO • Newport Beach, CA

40d

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. Overview PIMCO is seeking a seasoned and visionary Senior Vice President, Senior Compliance and Transformation Officer to lead critical components of the firm’s global compliance program while driving technology enabled innovation and operational excellence. This is a high impact leadership role that blends Central Compliance oversight, strategic transformation, and enterprise level program execution. As a senior leader within the Compliance team, you will oversee core regulatory frameworks, mentor and develop talent, drive modernization of processes and systems, and partner across global regions to enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and resilience of the compliance program. You will also communicate program strategy to senior leadership and external stakeholders, reinforcing PIMCO’s commitment to integrity, transparency, and risk excellence. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic compliance executive who thrives at the intersection of regulation, technology, and organizational change.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred). Advanced credentials (JD, CFA, or equivalent) highly valued.
• Experience Minimum 10 years in compliance within a large, diverse investment management firm.
• 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.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies is a plus.
• Compliance Expertise: Proven experience across key compliance areas, including code of ethics, personal trade surveillance, electronic communications monitoring (e-comms), political contributions, and proxy voting.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of global equity and fixed income markets, including bonds, equities, and derivatives.
• Skills & Attributes Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with high integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and adaptability.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Central Compliance Leadership & Regulatory Oversight
• Lead and Innovate: the prioritization, design, and execution of major compliance transformation initiatives.
• Risk Leadership: Proactively identify, assess, and resolve conflicts of interest and other compliance risks.
• Global Collaboration: Partner with Compliance teams across regions to ensure consistency and deliver program enhancements.
• Team Development: Inspire and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Executive Reporting: Deliver comprehensive updates on compliance program status to senior Legal and Compliance leadership.
• Strategic Initiatives: Manage and execute projects that strengthen PIMCO’s compliance framework and operational resilience.
• Operational Modernization: Identify and implement opportunities for automation, workflow redesign, data integration, and process standardization.
• Change Enablement: Drive change management including communication, training, and adoption strategies for new tools and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees