Associate – Strategic Accounts

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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support Account Managers in developing and maintaining strong relationships with gatekeepers, program managers, research analysts, and other influential broker/dealer and platform personnel at key client firms.
• Manage the completion and timely submission of Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
• Coordinate with internal teams and Account Managers to gather, verify, and compile necessary data for client compliance and transparency.
• Analyze business data to identify trends and insights across channels and client segments, driving informed decision-making.
• Evaluate portfolio characteristics within the context of broader investment themes to support strategic client discussions.
• Partner with Account Managers to develop deep knowledge of assigned client firms, providing guidance and support to key stakeholders—particularly the sales team—by addressing questions and educating them on firm platforms, processes, and rules of engagement.
• Review and interpret risk reports, perform attribution research, and conduct scenario analysis to assess portfolio performance and risk exposure.
• Create customized client reports and respond promptly to ad-hoc inquiries, ensuring high-quality and tailored client servicing.
• Draft internal presentations and prepare client-facing materials that clearly communicate complex financial and economic concepts.
• Assist in gathering, maintaining, and disseminating internal resources related to key clients for use by channel stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to execute strategic plans aimed at growing business with key clients in partnership with sales teams.
• Support Account Managers in negotiating contracts and business terms to secure favorable outcomes for both clients and the firm.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of software applications in general, including but not limited to index-provider databases, query tools and Bloomberg
• Self-starter, ability to work within the firm's demanding and highly focused environment
• Team player and collaborator
• Outstanding relationship building skills
• Ability to clearly articulate analysis, written and verbally
• Knowledge of fixed income securities and portfolio management techniques
• Work effectively with all levels of personnel as part of a team
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, organization, attention to detail and communication skills
• Clear commitment to PIMCO's culture, values and approach
• Licensing: Series 7, 63 & 3 preferred

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.
Salary Range: $ 0.00 - $ 0.00

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