Product Associate - Hedge Fund & Quant Strategies

Company: PIMCO - Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Product Associate - Hedge Fund & Quant Strategies General Information Ref #: 29236 Functional Area: Product Strategy Employee Type: Full Time Location: Newport Beach Date published: 09-Feb-2021 About Us: We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $1.92 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 2,800 employees in 17 offices globally. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients. PIMCO is one of the world's premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment. Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertise to our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets. We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to an inclusive culture that engages in our global communities. Position Description: We are seeking an Associate to join the Product Strategy Team responsible for Hedge Fund & Quantitative Strategies at PIMCO. The role will support the team across dimensions of global client service, business management, and product development, including for example:

• Performing detailed portfolio risk and performance attribution to combine with economic commentary for ongoing monthly/quarterly reporting to investors
• Responding to ad hoc inquiries related to hedge fund and quantitative strategy portfolios, both externally (clients) and internally across groups
• Maintaining marketing and other general education materials
• Assisting with new business development including via RFP submissions
• Assisting in the development of new products and custom solutions for institutional clients
• Managing research projects related to competitors and industry topics Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or other related disciplines
  • 2-3 years of experience in (and enthusiasm for) investment management
  • General familiarity across asset classes e.g. rates, FX, MBS, corporate credit, emerging markets, equities, and commodities
  • Strong quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to organize, distill, and communicate complex topics effectively via both verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel both internally and externally. The role will also require building strong internal relationships across the firm including with account management, legal, operations, and portfolio management teams, for example.
  • Advanced Excel skills (any VBA/programming experience viewed favorably)
  • CFA designation, or active status in program, encouraged Successful candidates will also be expected to be exemplars of PIMCO's CORE values of Collaboration, Responsibility, Openness, and Excellence as we look to fulfill our mission: deliver superior investment returns and client service. This job will be based in Newport Beach, CA. PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include:--
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Life insurance and travel coverage
    • 401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment
    • Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
    • Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office Copyright PIMCO 2018. All Rights Reserved. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED - MAY LOSE VALUE - NOT BANK GUARANTEED. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). PIMCO Investments LLC ("PIMCO Investments") is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA "). PIMCO and PIMCO Investments is solely responsible for its content. PIMCO Investments is the distributor of PIMCO investment products, and any PIMCO Content relating to those investment products is the sole responsibility of PIMCO Investments. The information provided herein is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information about our products and services and to otherwise provide general investment education. No information contained herein should be regarded as a suggestion to engage in or refrain from any investment-related course of action as none of PIMCO nor any of its affiliates is undertaking to provide investment advice, act as an adviser to any plan or entity subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, individual retirement account or individual retirement annuity, or give advice in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the materials presented herein. If you are an individual retirement investor, contact your financial advisor or other fiduciary unrelated to PIMCO about whether any given investment idea, strategy, product or service described herein may be appropriate for your circumstances.
      Check the background of this firm on FINRA's BrokerCheck . Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is PIMCO's policy to employ qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), marital status, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Applicants with Disabilities PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, and disabled veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 949-720-6493 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. Please note : Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

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