Associate, Product Strategy Group at PIMCO

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Investment Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

2-3 years of asset management or wealth management experience
Bachelor’s degree 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
Strong mathematical and quantitative abilities
Enthusiasm for the financial markets and investment management
Ability to understand financial concepts (portfolio construction, asset class properties) and talk about them intelligently
Advanced knowledge of Excel and reasonable proficiency with Business Objects, Bloomberg and other index provider systems preferred
CFA designation (or active status in program) desired

Responsibilities

Support Product Strategists in delivering portfolio solutions for clients
Leverage 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
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
Work with the product strategy team to monitor and manage the project queue to help prioritize opportunities, follow up with AM’s to ensure continued connectivity and sustained involvement with clients
Be an internal resource for client servicing and marketing groups for asset allocation related questions and inquiries
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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ExcelBloombergBusiness QueryQuantitative AnalysisPortfolio ResearchRisk ManagementAttribution Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Product Associate role?

Candidates need 2-3 years of asset management or wealth management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting preferred.

Where is this position based?

This job will be based in New York.

What are the key responsibilities of the Product Associate?

Responsibilities include supporting Product Strategists in delivering portfolio solutions, performing detailed portfolio research and quantitative analysis with Excel, Bloomberg, and Business Query, and maintaining marketing materials.

What is PIMCO's company culture like?

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

What skills make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are well-organized, high-energy self-starters with a results orientation, strong mathematical and quantitative abilities, and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and interpersonally.