Analyst / Associate, Alternatives Strategy

PIMCO

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
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.Over the last 15 years, PIMCO has built an alternative credit and private strategies platform that today manages nearly $180 billion in assets. Investing across public and private markets as well as all credit and real estate verticals (residential, commercial, corporate and specialty finance), we offer a broad range of investment solutions covering the full return, liquidity and risk continuum.PIMCO is seeking an Analyst / Associate to join its Asia Pacific Alternatives Strategy team in Singapore.Main responsibilities:
  • Serve as product expert internally (and as appropriate, externally) for PIMCO alternative strategies, including private credit funds, real estate funds, and hedge funds.
  • Support product strategists in Asia Pacific business development and client service efforts, utilizing the firm’s internal resources to respond to client, prospective client, and consultant inquiries in a timely manner. Assist in the resolution of related operational/trade matters.
  • Perform detailed portfolio research and quantitative analysis with Excel, Bloomberg, and database applications, for example.
  • Support Asia Pacific alternatives business management activities, including development and execution of business plans by country, maintaining investor pipelines and developing product marketing plans.
  • Conduct industry and competitor research to support product development activities.
  • Provide performance attribution analysis and write market and strategy commentary for investor reports. Develop and maintain marketing and client reporting materials.
  • Build internal relationships and partnerships with portfolio managers, account managers, account associates and marketing, finance, legal and compliance professionals.
Position Requirements:
  • Prior knowledge of alternatives including private credit, real estate and hedge funds is preferred.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, along with strong time management.
  • Effective communication skills is essential given the frequent level of internal and client contact.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficiency with Bloomberg.
  • Sharp focus on details with an awareness of the bigger picture. Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects in an organized fashion.
  • University degree with a major in Business/Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or applied science.
  • CFA designation or active status in the CFA program is a plus.
In addition to displaying a strong commitment to PIMCO’s culture, values and approach, personal characteristics for this role include the following:
  • A sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
  • Foster a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed/required.
  • Flexibility and professional demeanor in a challenging, fast-paced, environment.
Equal 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.

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