Portfolio Associate - FX

Portfolio Associate - FX

at PIMCO

Description

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. JOB DESCRIPTION Portfolio Associate Team Overview Portfolio Associate team members directly support Portfolio Managers and build relationships internally with Account Managers, Product Managers, Legal and Compliance counterparts, Operations teams, and other Portfolio Associate teams across the firm’s global offices. On a day-to-day basis, Portfolio Associates actively monitor portfolios to assist Portfolio Managers in rebalancing risks and providing operational support where necessary. Portfolio Associates are routinely encouraged to provide creative solutions and develop key tools and reporting methods to support the Portfolio Management team. Position Development Value: Extensive exposure to industry authorities within Portfolio Management and across other functional areas of the firm A broad range of opportunities to collaborate with talented colleagues Learning environment focused on key buy-side portfolio risk and return principles Constructive feedback to foster career growth in addition to a formal annual review process Location: Newport Beach, CA. RESPONSIBILITIES Support Portfolio Managers on PIMCO's Global Desk in the capacity of an expert on all currency-related matters Assist in the tracking and monitoring of currency exposures in Global Portfolios and Overlay Strategies Provide operational support for firm-wide FX trading strategies Become an expert in all currency-related legal guidelines and take proper action daily to stay within the limits. Attend PIMCO account opening, closing, and transition meetings as an advisor on proper currency management Perform Risk Management on a daily basis in regards to currency hedging and rebalances Become an expert in all G10 and EM conventions and mechanics from trade to settlement for spot, forward and OTC options Work with Technology to keep processes accurate and up-to-date, mitigate risk, and enhance applications as needed Respond to ad hoc requests from the Portfolio Management team REQUIREMENTS Strong academic background in a technical field from a leading, accredited college or university Outstanding communication skills are required to operate in a complex financial environment Prior experience in Foreign Currency trade support or operations role/capacity preferred Excel “power user” - SQL, VBA, and Python skills are preferred Strong process-oriented background and ability to demonstrate keen portfolio risk and operational awareness Outstanding analytical skills with a proven ability to function efficiently and problem-solve in a fast paced and time-critical environment Additional REQUIREMENTS Strong fixed income investment knowledge base FX experience is a plus Good understanding of Portfolio Risks and Macro Investment Models Programming skill is a plus Ideal candidate will have Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1-2yr of work experience or a Master’s degree BENEFITS PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance and travel coverage 401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office 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: $ 105,000.00 - $ 115,000.00 Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement PIMCO 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 Disabilities PIMCO 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. We believe that active management is the responsible way to invest our clients' assets in fixed income. For 50 years, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives - regardless of shifting market conditions. Our clients rely on an investment process that has been tested in virtually every market environment. Bringing together our investment professionals from across the globe, PIMCO's investment process is designed to promote fresh ideas and differing points of view. We innovate to give our clients an edge. Innovation has long been part of the fabric of PIMCO’s culture. Explore how we assess shifting risks and opportunities to build forward-looking solutions for investors.

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed-income investing.In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives – regardless of shifting market conditions. As active investors, our goal is not just tofind opportunities, but to create them. To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission: delivering superior investment returns, solutions and service to our clients.Active ManagementWe take an active approach to fixed income investing – one in which we express high convictionviews without allowing any single risk to dominate returns. Over our 50 year history, we have found this helps us to deliver positive outcomes for investors and avoid outsized risks that maybe inherent in passive approaches.Tested ProcessWe have a proven ability to help investors navigate shifting investment conditions – including times of market stress. Honed over decades, our process has helped millions of investorsmanage risks and pursue returns over meaningful time periods.Culture of InnovationFinancial markets are changing rapidly and it is crucial for investors to adapt. That is why innovation is part of the fabric of our culture. Importantly, we develop solutions based on investors’ needs and investing opportunities – not on near-term asset-raising potential. And we invest in top technology, tools and resources to help them succeed.