Portfolio Manager / Trader - Commodities

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.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an execution PM on the Commodities desk. In this role you will work with the MD and team to manage portfolio rebalancing and daily execution.  The ideal candidate will have a history in trade execution responsibilities, is extremely detail oriented, and possesses strong communication skills. In addition to execution contributions to the team, we are looking for an individual to contribute to idea generation and broader risk taking.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ideally minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in an execution role.
• Creativity in problem solving and strong attention to detail.
• Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics a big plus.
• Prior experience in risk sizing and portfolio management is helpful although not essential.  We will help candidate develop these skills and become PM if originating from analyst background.
• Programming skills, preferably in Python, is helpful but not essential.
• Good communication skills with ability to effectively communicate research results and ideas.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment and as part of broader team.

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

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