2026 Summer Intern - Legal & Compliance Analyst at PIMCO

Newport Beach, California, United States

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Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate degree
Must be able to begin full time employment from a PIMCO office between January 2027 – August 2027
Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2026 semester (August 2026 – December 2026)
Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) at an accredited 4-year college or university
Are business proficient in English

Responsibilities

Confirm that PIMCO's investment and strategic goals align with client guidelines and regulatory requirements
If specializing in Investment Compliance: interpret regulations, code, and monitor trades for over 4,000 public funds and separate accounts; collaborate with various departments
If specializing in Regulatory Compliance: focus on key areas such as reviewing marketing materials, navigating broker-dealer regulations, addressing anti-financial crime requirements, or exploring conflicts of interest; develop understanding of regulations, evaluate controls to mitigate regulatory risk, and deliver on assigned projects
Engage in ad hoc projects including resolving inquiries, conducting scenario analysis, AI-based initiatives, and participating in technology testing
Conduct detailed analysis for a specific assigned project

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MS ExcelAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailFinancial MarketsMacroeconomicsLegal Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Where is the internship located?

Internship positions are located at PIMCO’s Newport Beach, CA Headquarters.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

You must be pursuing an undergraduate degree, able to begin full-time employment from a PIMCO office between January 2027 and August 2027, enrolled at a university during Fall 2026, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and be business proficient in English.

What skills are needed to excel as a Legal & Compliance Analyst intern?

You need to thrive in a fast-paced environment, have interest in financial markets or legal & compliance, possess analytical skills with MS Excel proficiency and attention to detail, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate strong communication and proactive problem-solving.

What is PIMCO's company culture like?

PIMCO has a high-performance inclusive culture that celebrates diverse thinking, invests in people, and is guided by CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence.

What compensation or benefits are offered for this internship?

This information is not specified in the job description.