Associate, Private Strategies at PIMCO

Newport Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Asset Management, Fixed Income, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of meaningful investment banking, credit research, and/or credit investing experience
Strong experience in credit analysis and financial modeling, restructuring/distressed experience is a plus
Outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated leadership capabilities
Strong work ethic and integrity; team player who is proactive and self-motivated
Experience managing tasks with minimal direction and an ability to make preliminary decisions in a short time frame
Good communicator, strong written and oral presentation abilities; persuasive and credible
Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying and evaluating public and private corporate debt and equity investments (both long and short), and special situation opportunities
Partner with PIMCO Alternatives deal teams on diligence, underwriting, and management of selective investments
Perform deep-dive research on industry sectors and individual companies, including detailed financial modeling and credit documentation review
Communicate and present investment ideas and analysis to senior team members, portfolio managers, and investment committees

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Credit AnalysisUnderwritingDue DiligenceInvestment EvaluationDistressed DebtSpecial SituationsEvent-Driven InvestingPortfolio ManagementCorporate Research

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or office-based?

The position is based in PIMCO's Newport Beach office.

What experience is required for this Associate role?

Candidates need 2+ years of meaningful investment banking, credit research, and/or credit investing experience.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Strong experience in credit analysis and financial modeling is required, with restructuring/distressed experience a plus; candidates should also have outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated leadership, strong communication abilities, and the ability to work independently on multiple projects.

What is the company culture like at PIMCO?

PIMCO fosters a high-performance inclusive culture that celebrates diverse thinking and is guided by CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence, with a focus on helping others succeed.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has 2+ years in investment banking, credit research, or investing, strong credit analysis and financial modeling skills, a proactive team-player attitude with integrity, leadership experience, and excellent communication abilities.