Summer Intern - Masters Quant Research Analyst, Client Solutions & Analytics

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.

• Are pursuing a Quantitative master's degree in financial engineering or other technically demanding programs such as theoretical physics or math

• 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)

• Are business proficient in English

• Strong interest in any of the following areas:

• Finance theory (especially portfolio theory and asset pricing)

• Econometrics (particularly time series)

• Data science and machine learning

• Excellent programming skills (preferably Python)

• Strong communication and writing skills

• Good exposure to and knowledge of financial markets

• 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

The client analytics team produces innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO's clients. Candidates can expect to publish research pieces on relevant market themes, construct bespoke investment solutions, and develop platforms and applications to better analyze client portfolios. The team's research topics are broad, ranging adapting to market trends and client interest. Recent publications include views on inflation, the role of fixed income in a low yielding environment, private asset risk and performance, smart beta emerging market portfolios, and retirement planning.

Candidates should be hands-on creative thinkers able to build research and investment solutions from inception to completion to fit client needs. Candidates will collaborate with multiple parts of the firm, including Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management and can expect to be involved in both internal as well as client presentations. Applicants should have a strong quantitative background as well as excellent public speaking skills.

Newport Beach, CA

• Working on innovative research in asset allocation, portfolio optimization, trading signals, asset returns and valuation

• Contributing to highly customized asset allocation and portfolio construction studies for key clients

• Designing, developing, and improving the suite of client analytics models and applications

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.

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