Portfolio Manager, Commodities
Newport Beach, CA 
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Job Description

PIMCO 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 a PM/Analyst on the Commodities desk. In this role you will work with the MD and team to develop trade ideas based off fundamental, structural or systematic analysis. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in financial markets, strong work ethic, quantitative aptitude, and desire to learn. Prior commodity market experience a plus, but not pre-requisite.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor Degree or Master Degree with emphasis on the hard sciences.
  • Creativity in problem solving and strong attention to detail important.
  • Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics a big plus.
  • Programming skills, preferably in Python, are helpful but not essential.
  • Ability and desire to balance a mix of fundamental research, portfolio construction and trade execution tasks, and willingness to work across commodity markets.
  • Prior experience in risk sizing, trade execution and portfolio management is helpful although not essential. We will help candidate develop these skills and become PM if originating from analyst background. In the absence of prior risk taking experience, a demonstrated desire to link analysis or a thesis to investment action is important.
  • Good communication and ability to effectively communicate research results and ideas; willingness to communicate proactively across opportunities and risks is critical.
  • Being highly organized is essential for success in this role, as is a sense of urgency and being able to adapt to evolving opportunities.
  • Desire to work in a collaborative environment and as part of broader team.

BENEFITS

PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and wellbeing 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

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.


Salary Range: $ 155,000.00 - $ 240,000.00

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 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.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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