Product Associate - Alternatives

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.

PIMCO is seeking a Product Associate to join the Alternative Credit & Private Strategies team. This position will play a key role in helping to build and support PIMCO's $113bn+ suite of Alternative Credit & Private Strategies products, including mortgage credit and real estate, corporate credit, and tactical credit by partnering with teams across the firm including Portfolio Management, Client Management, Legal & Compliance and other areas. The position will be based in Newport Beach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare attribution, commentary, and other reports for clients and Account Managers

• Perform detailed research and quantitative analysis with Excel, Bloomberg, and other analytics

• Maintain marketing and servicing materials such as presentation books and other general education materials

• Serve as a resource to internal and external stakeholders to address questions related to the Alternative Credit & Private Strategies business

• Contribute to internal strategic dialogue related to the growth and development of the Alternative Credit & Private Strategies platform

• Complete ad hoc research projects

• Assist with requests for proposals (RFPs) and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or other related disciplines

• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience (preferably in Alternatives)

• Strong mathematical and quantitative abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Intellectual curiosity

• Well-organized, high-energy level, and self-starter

• Ability to multi-task

• The ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel both internally and externally; strong team player

• Enthusiasm for the financial markets and investment management

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and reasonable proficiency with Bloomberg preferred

• CFA designation (or active status in program) a plus

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