2024 Summer Intern – Trading Analyst, US

2024 Summer Internship – Trading Analyst, US

Internship positions are located at PIMCO’s Newport Beach, CA Headquarters

You’re eligible to apply if you:

• Are an undergraduate currently pursuing a degree with an expected graduation date of Dec 2024 – June 2025
• Minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average, on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent, at an accredited 4-year college or university
• Have a field of study that provides exposure to financial/capital markets, economics, mathematics, engineering, or applied sciences.
• Are business proficient in English

You’ll excel as a Trading Analyst if you:

• Show a strong interest in the financial markets, macroeconomics, investments, finance
• Have strong work ethic and integrity; you should be a team player that is proactive and self-motivated
• Have the ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
• Are comfortable with handling ambiguity
• Possess outstanding analytical and mathematical skills
• Have proficiency in at least one of the following: Python, SQL, and/or VBA

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Aggregate sector/market news and trade flows through communication with sell-side traders in order to update Trade Floor
• Analyzing and developing trade ideas in fixed income products
• Communication with sell-side traders/economist/strategist in order understand current market dynamics
• Support Senior Portfolio Managers in terms of managing client accounts
• Create tools in order to streamline processes and improve efficiency

See yourself as a Trading Analyst:

PIMCO’s Portfolio Management team creates and supports investment solutions designed to help clients meet their financial goals while navigating decades of market change. The most important function of this role is to maximize return consistent with client objectives. You will work alongside Portfolio Managers on the desk, focusing on supporting the execution and optimization of trades and required research.  You will gain insight into the day-to-day functioning of Capital Markets, and contribute firsthand the trading of global risk and capital flows. Successful interns receiving full time offers will have the opportunity to join full-time after graduation.

The PIMCO Internship Experience:

• The PIMCO Internship Program runs for 10 weeks beginning in early/mid-June 2024
• During Week 1, you’ll participate in PIMCO Fundamentals Training, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and relationships that will prepare you for success
• Alongside your colleagues, participate in PIMCO’s Global Month of Volunteering, developed to heighten the impact of our employees’ worldwide volunteer efforts
• Join us for a variety of cross-divisional education, networking & social events!
• Your supervisor, peer mentor, senior leaders and team offer guidance and mentorship throughout the summer
• You’ll receive feedback at mid- and end-of-summer as part of a formal review process to keep you on the path to meeting your summer goals
• Want to learn more? Hear about The PIMCO Internship Experience from past interns
• As a PIMCO intern, you’ll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations

How you should apply:

Applications open early August 2023. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply by submitting your resume & unofficial transcript as soon as you are ready.

What to expect during the interview process:

• After we receive your application, we’ll conduct an initial resume & cover letter review. We’ll send status updates throughout the process.
• You’ll showcase your interests, skills, and personality by completing a one-way video interview.
• If selected to move forward, you’ll meet with us during final-round interviews conducted live via video conference. Interviews typically consist of behavioral and technical concepts.

PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, cognitively diverse environment.

For more information on PIMCO and Career Opportunities, please visit www.pimco.com/careers

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Hourly Rate: $ 52.89

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.