PIMCO is seeking a Product Associate to support the Emerging Markets Product Strategy team by analyzing complex data, making client-focused presentations, and building internal relationships to enhance the team's effectiveness in providing strategy advice and implementation.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and reasonable proficiency with Business Objects, Bloomberg and other index provider systems preferred
- Strong mathematical and quantitative abilities
- Ability to understand financial concepts (portfolio construction, asset class properties) and talks about them intelligently
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed portfolio research and quantitative analysis with Excel, Bloomberg, and Business Query
- Perform risk management, attribution, market commentary, and other product analysis reports on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis
- Maintain marketing materials such as presentation books and other general education materials
- Ad Hoc research projects related to competitors
- Assist in the development of new products and funds
- Lever the effectiveness of the Emerging Markets Product Strategy team so that they can focus on strategy advice and implementation by supervising data/information coordination and analysis
- Support Product Strategists in delivering portfolio solutions for clients
Other
- 2-3 years of asset management or wealth management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in in Business/Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting preferred
- Well-organized, high-energy level/self-starter; focus on production and results orientation
- Ability to organize and communicate information effectively in writing and interpersonal communications. Work effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel
- Enthusiasm for the financial markets and investment management
- CFA designation (or active status in program) desired
