Monitor portfolios and assist managers with risk and asset oversight.
Execute portfolio rebalancing and manage cash flows.
Perform attribution and performance analysis for investment teams.
What they're looking for
Undergraduate students enrolled during Fall 2027 with a 3.2 GPA.
Ability to start full-time work between January and August 2028.
Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with financial markets and emerging AI tools.
Pay and perks
Hourly rate of $43.26.
Includes a transition bonus for relocation.
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 – Trade Support Analyst, US
Location: Newport Beach, CA
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 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
You'll excel as a Trade Support Analyst Intern if you
Exhibit strong fundamental understanding of financial markets, macroeconomics, and investment finance
Possess outstanding analytical skills with the ability to function efficiently and problem-solve in a fast paced and time-critical environment
Show outstanding communication skills which enable you to operate in a complex financial and mathematical environment
Show the following traits: ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high energy, self-starter, accountable, humble
Have undertaken finance, fixed income, and/or capital markets coursework (recommended but not required)
Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Excel-based calculations, presenting data in the accurate format, simple macro builds, using Excel functions to analyze data)
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
See yourself as a Trade Support Analyst Intern
You'll serve in a dynamic role alongside Associates on the team, providing key support across Portfolio Management and Trading desks.
Trade Support Analysts directly support Associates, Traders, and Portfolio Managers. They build relationships internally with Account Managers, Product Managers, Legal and Compliance counterparts, Operations teams, and other Portfolio Associate teams across the firm's global offices. On a day-to-day basis, Trade Support Analyst use their mathematical and fixed income training to actively monitor portfolios to assist Portfolio Managers in managing risk and client assets. Trade Support Analysts are routinely encouraged to provide creative solutions and develop key tools to support the Portfolio Management team.
You'll develop meaningful partnerships through cross-department training and a collaborative team project. Throughout the course of the summer, you'll be encouraged to showcase an understanding of advanced fixed income concepts and general portfolio management concepts, while operating in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities of the role include
Ensuring investment objectives are implemented across portfolios in scope
Monitoring portfolio positions versus client guidelines in concert with Compliance team
Coordinating with Portfolio Management on re-balancing of portfolios
Utilizing proprietary risk systems for monitoring of portfolio exposures
Assisting in account transitions and cash flow management
Conducting performance and attribution analyses
Responding to ad hoc requests from the Portfolio Management team
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 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
Want to learn more? Hear about The PIMCO Internship Experience from past interns
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
Hourly Rate: $43.26
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.
PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, cognitively diverse environment.
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.
PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
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