What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESG Product Strategy Associate position at PIMCO?
General Information
Ref #: 33793
Employee Type: Full Time
Location: Newport Beach
Date published: 09-May-2022
About Us:
PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment. Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertise to our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets. We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to an inclusive culture that engages in our global communities.
Position Description:
PIMCO’s ESG PSG team covers a wide range of strategies, initiatives and critical projects for the firm. This individual will have the opportunity to support the team in turn contributing to the growth PIMCO’s ESG business and platform development. This includes ESG investing related projects and work on regulatory implementation. Associates also help to develop long-term strategic plans, and near-term demand opportunities.
ESG Associate Responsibilities:
- Support the ESG Product Strategy team in relation to client needs across institutional and retail channels by supervising data/information coordination and analysis
- Perform detailed portfolio research and quantitative analysis with Excel, Bloomberg, and Business Query
- Perform risk management, attribution, market commentary, and other product analysis reports on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis
- Work with the product strategy team to monitor and manage the project queue to help prioritize opportunities, follow up with AM’s to ensure continued connectivity and sustained involvement with clients
- Be an internal resource for client servicing and marketing groups for asset allocation related questions and inquiries
- Maintain marketing materials such as presentation books and other general education materials
- Ad Hoc research projects related to competitors
- Assist in the development of new products and funds
Position Requirements:
- 1-3 years of asset management or wealth management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in in Business/Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting preferred
- A keen interest in ESG and financial markets
- Well organized, high energy level/self-starter; focus on production and results orientation
- The ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel both internally and externally
- Ability to organize and communicate information effectively
Benefits:
- 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