Quantitative Research Analyst – Portfolio Implementation at PIMCO

Newport Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Asset Management, Fixed Income, CreditIndustries

Requirements

Masters or PhD Degree in computer science, statistics, engineering, finance, economics, econometrics, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in financial industry performing econometric/statistical modeling of credit with proven ability to build and test models using corporate fundamentals
Experience in predicting returns, modeling individual sectors and companies is desirable
Proficiency with Python programming
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to drive results
Self-starter who is accountable and motivated by collaborating with PMs and offering robust, scalable solutions to them
Strong verbal communication skills with ability to articulate issues and solutions to portfolio managers, credit researchers and developers
Would be an added benefit to have exposure to non-traditional modeling techniques ("machine learning")

Responsibilities

Working closely with portfolio managers on portfolio construction
Developing new signals for alpha generation in Credit and other related asset classes
Leveraging quantitative frameworks, blending best practices of incorporating systematic alpha signals & portfolio construction techniques into PIMCO’s investment process
Collaborating with PIMCO’s world class PM and trading functions to implement these signals and techniques in portfolios

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Quantitative ResearchPortfolio ConstructionSystematic InvestingCredit MarketsAlpha GenerationFixed IncomePortfolio Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education is required for the Quantitative Research Analyst role?

A Masters or PhD degree in computer science, statistics, engineering, finance, economics, econometrics, or a related field is required.

What experience is needed for this position?

Minimum 7 years of experience in the financial industry performing econometric/statistical modeling of credit with proven ability to build and test models using corporate fundamentals is required.

What technical skills are essential for this role?

Proficiency with Python programming, excellent analytical and quantitative skills, and experience in predicting returns and modeling sectors and companies are essential.

What is PIMCO's company culture like?

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

What makes a strong candidate for this Quantitative Research Analyst position?

A strong candidate is a self-starter with strong verbal communication skills, accountable and motivated by collaborating with portfolio managers, and able to offer robust, scalable solutions; experience in systematic investing in Credit and machine learning is a plus.