Portfolio Associate, Alternatives, PIMCO - Newport Beach
We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage
investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies
and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs,
hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO has over 2,200 employees in 13 offices
globally. PIMCO is recognized as an
innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.
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 use their mathematical and fixed income
training to actively monitor portfolios and markets to assist Portfolio
Managers in measuring risk and managing client assets. 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:
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Extensive exposure to
industry experts within Portfolio Management and across other functional areas
of the firm
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A broad range of opportunities
to collaborate with talented colleagues
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Learning environment
focused on key buy-side portfolio risk and return principles
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Constructive feedback
to foster career growth in addition to a formal annual review process
Daily Responsibilities:
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Ensuring investment objectives are reflected
across portfolios in scope
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Monitoring portfolio positions and products
versus client guidelines in concert with Compliance team
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Coordinating with Portfolio Management on
re-balancing of portfolios
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Utilizing proprietary risk systems for monitoring
of portfolio exposures
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Assisting in account transitions and cash flow
management
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Conducting performance and attribution analyses
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Responding to ad-hoc requests from the Portfolio
Management team
Portfolio Associate Position Requirements:
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Strong academic background in a technical field from a leading, accredited
college or university
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Deep understanding of fixed income including knowledge of most cash and
derivative instruments
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Exceptional communication skills are required to operate in a complex
financial and mathematical environment
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Excel “power user” - SQL, VBA and programming skills are preferred
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Strong process-oriented background and ability to demonstrate keen portfolio
risk and operational awareness
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Outstanding analytical skills with a proven ability to function
efficiently and problem-solve in a high-pressure and time-critical environment
Additional MAV Position Requirements:
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Candidate will focus mainly on
implementation of Alternative product strategies
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Good understanding of interest rates
and equity derivatives; Solid knowledge of Option Greeks
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Quant and programming knowledge is a
plus
To apply