JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022

PIMCO

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Client Solutions and Analytics
Quantitative Research Analyst, Client Solutions

JOE ID Number: 2021-02_111467523
Date Posted: 09/24/2021
Date Inactive: 01/31/2022
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Quantitative Research Analyst, Client Solutions
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Newport Beach, California, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
G2 -- Financial Institutions and Services
G1 -- Asset Markets and Pricing
G0 -- General
E0 -- General
C0 -- General
Keywords:
empirical research
time series
panel data econometrics
Python
Matlab
asset pricing
economic theory
optimization methods
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Client Analytics
The client analytics team produces innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO’s clients. Candidates can expect to publish research pieces on relevant market themes, construct bespoke investment solutions, and develop platforms and applications to better analyze client portfolios. The team’s research topics are broad-ranging adapting to market trends and client interest. Recent publications include: views on inflation, the role of fixed income in a low yielding environment, private asset risk and performance, smart beta emerging market portfolios, and retirement planning. Candidates should be hands-on creative thinkers able to build research and investment solutions from inception to completion to fit client needs. Candidates will collaborate with multiple parts of the firm, including Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management and can expect to be involved in both internal as well as client presentations. Applicants should have a strong research background as well as excellent public speaking skills.

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Desired Candidates Should Possess the Following Characteristics:
• Strong interest and background in quantitative disciplines; knowledge of asset pricing, economic theory, and optimization methods preferred
• Formal training in empirical research, especially time series and panel data econometrics; experience analyzing large data sets preferred
• Proficiency in programming; Python, MATLAB, C++, preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills

Requirements
• Ph.D. candidate from a top program in quantitative disciplines; Finance, Economics, Statistics, Physics or Math preferred
• Oral and written fluency in English

To Apply
• Deadline for AEA Interviews is December 12, 2021 (11:59pm PST)
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage early applications.

Application Requirements:
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 01/31/2022