Portfolio Manager / Trader - Commodities at PIMCO

Newport Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Financial Services, Asset Management, CommoditiesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ideally minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in an execution role
  • Creativity in problem solving and strong attention to detail
  • Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics (a big plus)
  • Prior experience in risk sizing and portfolio management (helpful although not essential)
  • Programming skills, preferably in Python (helpful but not essential)
  • Good communication skills with ability to effectively communicate research results and ideas
  • Desire to work in a collaborative environment and as part of broader team

Responsibilities

  • Work with the MD and team to manage portfolio rebalancing and daily execution
  • Contribute to idea generation and broader risk taking

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Trade ExecutionPortfolio RebalancingRisk SizingPortfolio ManagementPythonStatisticsMathematicsEconomicsQuantitative AnalysisProblem Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation structure does PIMCO offer for this role?

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach that includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Portfolio Manager / Trader role?

The role requires a history in trade execution, extreme attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ideally 3-5 years of experience in an execution role. Strong quantitative skills, creativity in problem solving, and programming in Python are helpful.

What is the company culture like at PIMCO?

PIMCO has a high-performance inclusive culture that celebrates diverse thinking and is guided by CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence. They emphasize investing in people to help others succeed in a collaborative environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has trade execution experience, is detail-oriented with strong communication skills, and can contribute to idea generation and risk taking. Backgrounds in quantitative fields or programming are a plus, and PIMCO will develop portfolio management skills for analysts.

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