What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Trading and Portfolio Development Professional position at PIMCO?
PIMCO, a pioneering firm in active fixed income, strives to deliver unparalleled investment returns, solutions, and service to its clients. Our commitment to excellence has empowered millions of investors to achieve their objectives despite changing market landscapes.
Company Overview
We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, open, responsible, and excellent culture that celebrates innovative thinking, invests in employee growth, and upholds our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who drive organizational growth through a high-performance inclusive culture.
Job Description
This internship provides an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a dynamic environment, working alongside experienced professionals who shape the organization through a high-performance inclusive culture. Interns will contribute to the development and management of quantitative trading strategies, focusing on the entire life cycle of the quantitative investment process.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage quantitative trading strategies
- Analyze and interpret complex financial data
- Collaborate with team members to identify and pursue investment opportunities
- Contribute to the development of investment solutions and portfolios
- Work with unstructured real-world data to inform investment decisions
Requirements
- Pursuing a Quantitative Master's degree (financial engineering or other technically demanding program such as Data Science, Stats, or Operations Research)
- Ability to begin full-time employment from a PIMCO office between January 2026 - August 2026
- Enrolled at a university during the Fall 2025 semester (August 2025 - December 2025)
- Undergraduate training in quantitative fields such as physics, math, stats, engineering, and computer science preferred
- Minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average, on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent, at an accredited 4-year college or university
- Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment
