SVP/VP, Solutions Strategist at PIMCO

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Investment Management, Finance, Fixed IncomeIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of meaningful work experience, preferably in insurance solutions teams of asset managers, banks or investment consultants, or in asset allocation functions within insurance companies
MBA or Master’s degree required. Specialisation in finance, economics, financial mathematics, statistics or engineering preferred
Actuarial certifications highly desirable
Deep knowledge of the insurance business, investment needs and trends across the UK and continental Europe, with a proven ability to design investment solutions and strategies tailored to insurance companies
Very robust quantitative and analytical skills, modelling and advanced
Solid understanding of all major asset classes and how they interact in a portfolio
Very solid understanding of the insurance business and investment landscape, as well as commercial acumen

Responsibilities

Partner with the Account Management team to engage with clients, understand their investment objectives and design solutions to meet their individual needs
Leverage PIMCO’s investment management capabilities to advise clients: Deploy PIMCO’s technology, views and intellectual capital to help clients (CIOs, CEOs, Boards) with the macro issues of investment management, such as asset allocation and risk management
Deliver and present customised analyses and actionable fixed income, multi-asset and hedging solutions to clients and prospects, across public and private markets
Incorporate in asset allocation analyses the dimensions relevant to insurance companies, including net investment income, multiple risk measures, regulatory capital requirements and accounting considerations, both asset-only and in ALM space
Become a trusted investment advisor to help PIMCO win mandates across products and asset classes
Generate thought leadership: Build models and generate intellectual capital for PIMCO’s Solutions activities
Engage and design investment solutions for insurance companies, to help the Account Management team drive sales across this client base

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fixed IncomeCredit MarketsInvestment StrategyClient SolutionsAnalyticsPortfolio ManagementAsset ClassesPrivate Markets

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location for this Solutions Strategist role?

The role is based in London as part of the Client Solutions & Analytics team.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Solutions Strategist position?

Candidates need a solid understanding of all major asset classes and their portfolio interactions, deep knowledge of the insurance business and investment landscape, and strong commercial acumen.

What is PIMCO's company culture like?

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 role?

Strong candidates will have expertise in fixed income and multi-asset solutions, experience delivering customized analyses for clients like insurance companies, and the ability to partner with account teams to design tailored investment strategies.