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Client Solutions & Analytics – LondonApplylocations: London, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R106468PIMCO 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. Job Description We are seeking an Analyst / Associate to join our Client Solutions & Analytics team in London. Our team brings to bear PIMCO’s intellectual capital, resources and proprietary infrastructure to help our clients make better investment decisions. Team Overview: Founded in 2009 as one of the industry’s first dedicated “Solutions” teams, we are a client facing team partnering with a diverse range of clients across geographies and channels. The team focuses on generating practical, decision relevant investment insights across several analytical lenses, including portfolio diagnostics (e.g. risk factor and scenario analysis), asset allocation and optimisation, and asset liability modelling. We also develop macro aware perspectives through capital market assumptions and cross asset insights, alongside producing thought leadership across a broad range of investment topics. Insights are delivered through customised analysis and written research, supporting client discussions and informing strategic investment decisions. Responsibilities You will partner with senior Strategists within Client Solutions & Analytics to engage with Account Managers and their clients, understand their investment objectives and support the design of solutions to meet their individual objectives. The role requires a solid understanding of all major asset classes and how they interact in a portfolio.The key mandates can be summarised as follows: Supporting the team in the delivery of asset allocation and risk management solutions to clients and prospects – both in assets-only and in the ALM space Use proprietary software and external data sources to run risk analytics, optimisations, economic scenario analyses and stress tests Help build presentation books that detail PIMCO’s analysis and recommendations Maintain marketing and thematic materials such as presentation books and other general education materials Perform risk management, attribution and other product analysis reports on a periodic basis as required Support senior Strategists and Quantitative Research Analysts to generate thought leadership: build models and generate intellectual capital for PIMCO’s Solutions activities Utilise AI-enabled tools to streamline processes, enhance insights, and support the more efficient and scalable delivery of client analyses Manage a workload of multiple simultaneous client projects, while ensuring that deadlines are met Requirements 1-3 years of experience preferred in investment strategy, asset allocation or related analytical roles; backgrounds across buy-side, sell-side and advisory organisations will be considered Robust quantitative and analytical skills, modelling and advanced excel skills are required Familiarity and adoption of AI tools as part of day-to-day workflow Strong communication skills, ability to articulate ideas / strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing Fluency in English with another European language desirable Passion for financial markets, macroeconomics and investment management Proven general investment knowledge across an array of asset classes Strong results orientation and an ability to run multiple agendas concurrently Proactive, well organised, high-energy self-starter who works well in a team environment Ability to tackle sophisticated problems efficiently to a tight-deadline in a fast-paced professional environment Ideally working towards industry recognised qualification such as CFA, CAIA, FIA 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. Applicants with Disabilities 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 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. We believe that active management is the responsible way to invest our clients’ assets in fixed income. For 50 years, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives – regardless of shifting market conditions. Our clients rely on an investment process that has been tested in virtually every market environment. Bringing together our investment professionals from across the globe, PIMCO’s investment process is designed to promote fresh ideas and differing points of view. We innovate to give our clients an edge. Innovation has long been part of the fabric of PIMCO’s culture. Explore how we assess shifting risks and opportunities to build forward-looking solutions for investors.