Associate, Lead Trader, AIM LLC | Hybrid

At Allianz Life, we are guided by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals.

We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting equality in our communities.

Allianz Investment Management LLC (AllianzIM) is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead trading activities across AllianzIM's ETF and mutual fund businesses. This role is responsible for overseeing trading execution in support of existing strategies while driving the continuous improvement and expansion of AllianzIM's broader trading capabilities. Key responsibilities include leading development of proprietary trading technology, owning best execution policies and reporting across all traded asset types, and cultivating strong relationships with trading counter parties.

This individual will partner closely with portfolio management, operations, and compliance teams across AllianzIM. You will report to the AIM VP – Portfolio Management.

• - Oversee daily execution of derivative, equity, and fixed income trades in support of AllianzIM’s ETF and mutual fund strategies.
• - Lead AllianzIM’s best execution program by:
  Developing and maintaining internal best execution policies and procedures
• - Monitoring all trading activity for compliance with best execution standards
• - Producing and presenting best execution reporting to internal governance committees
• - Establish and maintain strong relationships with broker-dealers, market makers, and other trading counter parties.
• - Contribute to continuous enhancement of AllianzIM’s proprietary trading software via direct involvement and leadership in system design and development.
• - Collaborate with portfolio management, operations, and compliance to ensure alignment across the trade lifecycle.
• - Ensure compliance with all trading-related regulatory requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (40-Act).
• - Stay informed on evolving market structure, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to inform trading strategy and policy.
• - Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI).

• - 5+ years of experience in trading within a registered investment company (40 Act) or institutional asset management environment.
• - Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science or other related field.
• - Deep knowledge of equity, fixed income, and derivative markets, including options strategies.
• - Experience developing best execution policies.
• - Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• - Strong understanding of 40 Act regulatory requirements as they relate to trading.
• - Proficiency in C#, SQL Server, and Bloomberg, with a strong aptitude for developing innovative trading tools and solutions.

- You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.

Job posting range: $77,500 - $131,000

Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive program. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider…