Associate, Guidelines (Newport Beach)

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

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.

Position Description:

We are excited to present a unique opportunity to join our Legal & Compliance department, where you will play a pivotal role in managing investment guidelines using PIMCO's proprietary compliance system. The Guidelines Team is tasked with interpreting and implementing client, regulatory, and internal guidelines into our compliance framework.

As a member of the Guideline Compliance team, you will gain comprehensive exposure to the entire Guideline Compliance process, collaborating with a diverse range of teams across various levels of seniority, including Legal & Compliance, Account Management, Product Strategy, and the Trade Floor.

Key Responsibilities:

On any given day, your work may involve:

• Collaborating with Client Facing and Legal teams to negotiate investment discretions effectively

• Interpreting investment restrictions from various sources, including regulatory frameworks, to ensure compliance

• Supporting the Trade Floor in making informed investment decisions

• Directing the creation and implementation of rules within the compliance system to align with guidelines

• Researching and addressing inquiries related to investment guidelines, providing clarity and support

• Participating in a variety of ad hoc projects focused on investment guideline interpretation and compliance enhancement

You Will Excel in This Role If You:

• Uphold a strong sense of honesty and integrity in all professional interactions

• Are a quick learner, adaptable to new processes, concepts, and skills in a dynamic environment

• Exhibit a strong commitment to quality and possess meticulous attention to detail

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams

• Can manage multiple competing priorities and projects with ease and efficiency

Required Qualifications:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics (preferred)

• Professional experience in compliance or the investment management industry

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of global equity and fixed income markets, including an understanding of financial products such as bonds, equities, and derivatives

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• While not mandatory, the following qualifications would be advantageous:

• Experience in negotiating, interpreting, and implementing guidelines within a compliance system

• Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940 or other common legal/regulatory practices

• Proficiency with Bloomberg, SQL, or Business Objects

• CFA designation or active status in the CFA program, and/or a JD or MBA degree

Join us in this rewarding role where your expertise and passion for compliance will contribute to our commitment to excellence and integrity in investment management.

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