PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.POSITION DESCRIPTION:This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to work within the Legal & Compliance department managing investment guidelines in PIMCO’s proprietary compliance system. The Guidelines Team is responsible for interpreting and implementing client, regulatory, and internal guidelines into the compliance system. The Associate will have broad exposure to the entire Investment Guideline Compliance process. Individuals in this position will have frequent interaction with a variety of groups at all levels of seniority including other teams within Legal & Compliance, Account Management, Product Strategy and the Trade Floor.On a given day, your work might include:Collaborating with the Client Facing and Legal teams in negotiating investment discretionsInterpreting investment restrictions from different sources (including regulatory frameworks)Supporting the Trade Floor with investment decisionsDirecting the creation of rules within the compliance systemResearching and addressing various inquiries related to investment guidelinesParticipating in numerous ad hoc projects tied to investment guideline interpretationYou will excel in this role if you:Have a strong sense of honesty and integrityQuick learner and adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skillsExhibit a strong commitment to quality and attention to detailPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAble to handle multiple, competing priorities and projectsYou are going to need this to carry out the job:Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics preferred)2+ years of professional experience in compliance or the investment management industryBasic knowledge of the global equity and fixed income markets, including an understanding of financial products such as bonds, equities, and derivativesIntermediate/advanced working knowledge of MS ExcelThe following are other qualifications that are preferred but not required:Experience with negotiating, interpreting and implementing guidelines in a compliance system is idealKnowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 or other common legal/regulatory practices is a plusExperience with Bloomberg, SQL or Business ObjectsCFA designation or active status in the CFA program and/or a JD or MBA degree is a plusGerman language skills is a plusEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action StatementPIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.Applicants with DisabilitiesPIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
