Job Description

Position Description:

The Account Associate Group serves a unique and dynamic role that is based around the core responsibility of servicing PIMCO’s institutional clients. The individuals that make up this team work within the broader account management group to ensure delivery of the highest level of service to clients. The primary responsibility of the associates and analysts is to work alongside account managers as part of dedicated relationship teams, gathering, analyzing, and discussing economic and fixed income trends, evaluating portfolio structures and strategies, and delivering performance attribution analyses. In addition to client servicing responsibilities, most members of the group participate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program through the CFA Institute.

Key Relationships

PIMCO Investment Professionals including other members of the Account Management Group, Product Managers and Associates, and Portfolio Managers and Trade Assistant
Current and prospective clients

Major Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and discuss market trends and data with colleagues and clients

Analyze portfolio characteristics in the context of broader investment themes

Evaluate risk reports, perform attribution research and conduct scenario analysis

Create customized client reports and respond to ad-hoc inquiries

Draft internal presentations and prepare client-servicing materials

Summarize and explain complex financial and economic concepts to educate clients

Position Requirements:

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of software applications in general, including but not limited to index-provider databases, query tools and Bloomberg

Self-starter, ability to work within the firm’s demanding and highly focused environment

Outstanding relationship building skills

Ability to clearly articulate analysis, written and verbally

Knowledge of fixed income securities and portfolio management techniques

Work effectively with all levels of personnel as part of a team

Excellent time management, multi-tasking, organization and communication skills

Clear commitment to PIMCO's culture, values and approach

Education

Must possess a four-year college degree with a preferred major in Business/Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Progress toward the CFA designation is a plus

Account Analyst

Ideal candidates should have 0-2 years of experience in the financial services industry and a strong interest in fixed income and economics.

College internships in finance, client-oriented roles are preferred.

Account Associate

Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in financial services, asset management, investment banking or accounting.

A strong background and/or interest in fixed income and economics is important.

Ideal candidates are familiar with fixed income instruments and the economic underpinnings of the fixed income asset class.