Quantitative Research Analyst

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in finance, computer science, statistics, engineering, economics, econometrics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in the financial industry working on portfolio construction, optimisation and trading processes; and exposure to quantitative techniques
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to drive results
• Strong programming skills and numerical problem-solving techniques; proficiency with Python
• Exposure to optimisation techniques and experience addressing large-scale portfolio construction problems would be beneficial.
• Self-starter, willing to lead by doing
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate issues and solutions to portfolio managers, credit researchers and developers
• Ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high energy, accountable, humble.
• 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.