Account Associate, Institutional Middle Markets

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.

The Account Associate Group serves a unique and dynamic role, focusing on servicing PIMCO’s institutional. As an Account Analyst (AA), you will collaborate with various groups across PIMCO to ensure the highest level of service delivery to our clients.  Working closely with a dedicated relationship team in Account Management, you will support business development initiatives and drive sales efforts with our clients. 

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a long-term career with PIMCO, with potential pathways to serve clients and the firm in various capacities over time. In addition to client servicing responsibilities, most members of the group achieved CFA, CIMA, CAIA, and other industry designations with firm support. Many dedicated AAs have successfully transitioned into account management, product strategy, and client-facing roles in other distribution channels.

This role can be based in Austin, TX, Newport Beach, CA, or New York, NY

• PIMCO Investment Professionals and Associates in Account Management, Product Strategy, and Business Development.

• PIMCO Fund Operations Group and Alternative Investor Services

• Current and prospective clients

If you identify with the following qualities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at PIMCO.  We offer a dynamic work environment where you can make a meaningful impact:

• Relationship-Builder: You excel at building relationships, paying attention to details, and have a passion for financial markets and client service.

• Collaborative: You foster positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders through a collaborative work style.

• Emotionally Intelligent: You possess high emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience.

• Organized & Efficient: Your exceptional organizational and project management skills enable you to manage multiple various initiatives simultaneously.

• Trustworthy: You demonstrate credibility and integrity, characterized by consistent behavior and high ethical standards.

• Curious & Driven: Your intellectual curiosity fuels your dedication to professional development and staying informed about emerging trends.

• Problem Solver: You approach complex issues with a critical and empathetic mindset, finding creative solutions.

• Self-Motivated: You are detail-oriented and consistently deliver on responsibilities with a focus on client needs, teamwork, and effective communication.

• Adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced environments, adjusting to shifting priorities and working effectively with ambiguity.

• Versatile: You navigate unstructured processes and manage multiple demanding responsibilities with ease. 

• Aligned with PIMCO’s Values: You embody PIMCO's values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence, guiding our commitment to delivering the best for our clients and each other.

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft internal business presentations and prepare client-servicing materials

• Increase efficiency and improve sales abilities by using business intelligence and data, deploying marketing and thought leadership regularly, segmenting clients routinely and recording client information in CRM via consistent profiling efforts.

• Provide current insight regarding the firm and product specific investment philosophy, process, strategy, performance and other important information directly or indirectly to clients, prospective clients and consultants

• Build and maintain a variety of materials to support new business development and existing business initiatives

• Gather, analyze, and discuss market trends with colleagues and clients

• Summarize and explain sophisticated financial and economic concepts to educate clients

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Progress towards the CFA designation strongly preferred.

• Completion of Series 7 and 63 within the first six (6) months of employment.

• Knowledge of and interest in the financial markets, fixed income, and portfolio management techniques.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong knowledge of data querying tools a plus

• Self-starter with the ability to work in a demanding and highly focused environment.

• Outstanding relationship building skills and intellectual curiosity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail, enabling effective collaboration with all levels of colleagues across the organization.

Must possess a four-year college degree. Progress towards the CFA designation is preferred.

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.