2027 Summer Intern – Trading Analyst, US

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives – regardless of shifting marketing conditions. As active investors, our goal is not just to find opportunities, but to create them.

To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission: delivering superior investment returns, solutions, and service to our clients.

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.
2027 Summer Internship – Trading Analyst, US Internship positions are located at PIMCO’s Newport Beach, CA Headquarters You're eligible to apply if you:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree

Must be able to begin full time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2028 – August 2028

Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027 – December 2027)
Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) at an accredited 4-year college or university

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 Demonstrate curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes

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.

While our eligibility requirements are not flexible, we encourage you to apply even if you do not possess 100% of the desired skills outlined above.

The PIMCO Internship

Experience:

The PIMCO Internship is a 10-week program that runs from early June to mid-August, with the expectation that you will be available for the full duration of the program

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…