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- Business Development Support Analyst, US
Location: Newport Beach, CA
You're eligible to apply if you
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree
- Must be able to begin full time employment from 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
See yourself as a Business Development Support Analyst
The Business Development Support (BDS) team is responsible for managing the coordination and submission of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) for PIMCO globally, playing an integral part in the initial sales process to prospective clients, as well as in the servicing of existing clients. The BDS team utilizes a collaborative approach and works closely with Account Managers, Product Strategists, and subject matter experts across the organization to produce compelling proposals and responses for clients, prospects, and investment consultants across PIMCO's public and private market strategies.
Your primary responsibilities will include
- Assisting with the completion of RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs to aid in business growth and maintain strong client relationships
- Partnering with Account Management, Product Strategy, and teams across the firm to provide thoughtful, accurate, and timely responses covering firm-level and strategy-specific topics
- Learning to navigate the firm's proprietary systems and the BDS team's database to source, synthesize, and craft content
- Developing a strong understanding of the firm's investment strategies and overall approach
You'll excel as a Business Development Support Analyst if you
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Are familiar with financial markets and have a strong interest in learning about fixed income, the asset management industry, and how PIMCO builds relationships with clients, prospects, and investment consultants
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which support thoughtful, resourceful, and high-quality responses
- Enjoy writing and synthesizing complex information into clear, persuasive narratives
- Have excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, professional environment
- Show commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensure that work is complete, accurate and on time
- Show effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel in both written and verbal communications
- Have experience or prior college internships in a financial, client-oriented role and/or demonstrated interest through business, finance, and analytics coursework, as well as relevant professional and student organizations
- Have demonstrated curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes
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. The PIMCO Internship Program runs between Monday, June 8 – Friday, August 15, 2026, 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 throughout the summer
- You will gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools from day one, with training and resources that help build future ready skills and make an impact from the start
- You'll receive feedback at mid- and end-of-summer as part of a formal review process to keep you on the path to meeting your summer goals
- As a PIMCO intern, you'll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations
What to expect during the interview process
- After we receive your application, we will conduct an initial review of your resume
- If you are selected to move forward, you will take a cognitive assessment and have the opportunity to showcase your interests, skills, and personality by completing a one-way video interview
- Once you complete the assessment and one-way video interview, you will have a final round of live interviews via video conference. These interviews typically include both behavioral and technical questions
Applications for the internship program are reviewed in phases. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to be considered in the initial review. Later applications received may still be considered; however, due to the high volume of interest, we cannot guarantee that all applications will be reviewed.
Hourly Rate: $37.50
PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, cognitively diverse environment.
For more information on PIMCO and Career Opportunities, please visit www.pimco.com/careers/students
PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.
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