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.
Role Overview
This Account Analyst position will be a part of PIMCO's Singapore-based South Asia Client Management team covering institutions and wholesale distributors, with the primary focus to service clients, as well as to support business development, investment support and marketing initiatives. The client profiles include sovereign wealth funds, central banks, government and quasi-governments, pensions, insurance, corporates, endowments, and financial institutions (including offshore distribution initiatives).
This position reports to the Account Manager (Senior Vice President) of the South Asia Client Management team and will be based in Singapore.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
This position requires an analytical, detail-oriented professional who can:
Provide high quality client coverage as a support to the Account Management team.
Accurately and efficiently respond to client queries on portfolio performance, product marketing materials, DDQs (due diligence questionnaires), and other ad-hoc queries.
Provide current insights regarding the firm and product specific investment philosophy, process, strategy, performance and other relevant information directly or indirectly to clients, prospective clients and consultants.
Accurately and efficiently prepare client reports spanning performance, trading activity, portfolio valuation and risk metrics, analyzing portfolio data including qualitative and quantitative performance attribution.
Support new client onboarding, portfolio transitions, responding to RFPs, guidelines/compliance and operations related issues by working closely with internal groups such as fund administration, business development support, operations, transition and compliance teams.
Provide support for identifying new business development opportunities, driving marketing/sales campaigns, and preparing for finals presentations.
Support the planning and execution of marketing events and roadshows.
Requirements
Possess an excellent attitude - self-motivated, positive, "can-do", and strong teamwork.
Robust knowledge of macroeconomics, fixed income and derivative instruments would be preferred.
Demonstrate sound business judgement, project management, and multi-tasking skills.
Commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensure that all work is delivered completely, accurately, and on time.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients and colleagues, demonstrating a 'go the extra mile' attitude in internal and external interactions.
Flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, professional environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate.
Focus on specific goals and demonstrate a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results.
Foster a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed/required.
Strong sense of ethics and integrity, and commitment to embrace PIMCO's culture, values, and approach.
Education
Must possess at least an Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Business, Economics, or a related field.
Demonstrate an interest in progressing toward a CFA and/or CAIA.
Experience
0-2 years of relevant financial industry experience.
University internships in a financial, client-oriented role will be considered in lieu of employment experience.
Ideal candidates are familiar with fixed income markets and macroeconomics, currency, and derivative instruments.
Technical skills
Effectively utilize tools such as Excel spreadsheets, macros, and query tools (VBA knowledge an advantage)
Knowledge of Bloomberg is a plus.
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.
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