Vp, Client Solutions - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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3 weeks ago

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Description

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 millionsof 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 superiorinvestment 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.

We are seeking a Product Strategist 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:

Started in 2009 as one of the industry's inaugural "Solutions" teams, we partner with a diverse range of clients across all geographies and channels.

We strive to generate practical investment insights for clients in a range of ways, including performing customisedanalyses, publishing research and building tailored strategies across asset classes in both public and private markets.

The team's 100+ members span multiple global offices and specialties whilst working closely with a number of PIMCO teams, including AccountManagers, Portfolio Managers and Product Specialists.

Responsibilities

You will partner with the Account Management team to engage with clients, understand their investment objectives and design solutions to meet their individual objectives.

The role requires a solid understanding of all major asset classes and how they interactin a portfolio.

The key mandates can be summarised as follows:

Leverage PIMCO's investment management capabilities to advise clients: Deploy PIMCO's technology, views and intellectual capital to help clients (CIOs, CEOs, Boards) with the macro issues of investment management, such as asset allocation and risk management
Deliver and present customised analyses and actionable fixed income, multiasset and hedging solutions to clients and prospects, across public and private markets
Become a trusted investment advisor to help PIMCO win mandates across products and asset classes
Generate thought leadership: Build models and generate intellectual capital for PIMCO's Solutions activities

Position Requirements:

5+ years of meaningful work experience, preferably in a buyside or sellside institution
MBA or Master's degree required. Specialisation in finance, economics or engineering preferred
Very robust quantitative and analytical skills, modelling and advanced excel skills are required.

Proficiency in one of the following is a plus:
Python, Matlab, SQL

Excellent interpersonal skills and business insight, ability to articulate ideas/strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing
Language skills: fluent English and ideally in another European language (German preferred)
Passion for financial markets, macroeconomics and investment management
Proven general investment knowledge across an array of asset classes, especially fixed income and alternatives
Strong results orientation and an ability to run multiple agendas concurrently
Proactive, well organised, highenergy selfstarter who works well in a team environment
Ability to tackle sophisticated problems efficiently to a tightdeadline in a fastpaced professional environment
Ability to work optimally and professionally with all levels of personnel both internally and externally
CFA designation preferred

Benefits

PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family.

Benefits vary by location but may include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance and travel coverage
401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment
Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office

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