Portfolio Associate - FX at PIMCO

Newport Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Asset Management, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Strong academic background in a technical field from a leading, accredited college or university
Outstanding communication skills to operate in a complex financial environment
Prior experience in Foreign Currency trade support or operations role/capacity preferred
Excel “power user” - SQL, VBA, and Python skills are preferred
Strong process-oriented background and ability to demonstrate keen portfolio risk and operational awareness
Outstanding analytical skills with a proven ability to function efficiently and problem-solve in a fast paced and time-critical environment
Strong FX and fixed income investment knowledge base
Good understanding of Portfolio Risks and Macro Investment Models
Programming skill is a plus
Ideal candidate will have Master’s degree plus minimum 1-2yrs of work experience

Responsibilities

Support Portfolio Managers on PIMCO's Global Desk in the capacity of an expert on all currency-related matters
Assist in the tracking and monitoring of currency exposures in Global Portfolios and Overlay Strategies
Provide operational support for firm-wide FX trading strategies
Become an expert in all currency-related legal guidelines and take proper action daily to stay within the limits
Attend PIMCO account opening, closing, and transition meetings as an advisor on proper currency management
Perform Risk Management on a daily basis in regards to currency hedging and rebalances
Become an expert in all G10 and EM conventions and mechanics from trade to settlement for spot, forward and OTC options
Work with Technology to keep processes accurate and up-to-date, mitigate risk, and enhance applications as needed
Respond to ad hoc requests from the Portfolio Management team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fixed IncomePortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementFX MarketsFinancial ReportingExcelOperational SupportRebalancing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Portfolio Associate - FX position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require working in an office?

The position is based in Newport Beach, CA.

What key skills or expertise are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in currency-related matters, knowledge of G10 and EM conventions and mechanics for spot, forward and OTC options, and skills in risk management for currency hedging and rebalances.

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.

What makes a strong candidate for this Portfolio Associate role?

Strong candidates will have deep knowledge of FX markets, including G10 and EM conventions, experience in risk management and currency hedging, and the ability to collaborate across teams while providing creative solutions.