Account Manager

PIMCO; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO is looking for a Business Developer / Account Manager to build and maintain client relationships in the German-speaking Switzerland market. The ideal candidate will have a passion for financial markets, strong communication skills, and relevant business development experience. This role is key in fostering partnerships with banks and independent asset managers while ensuring high-quality service and adherence to PIMCO's core values.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant business development experience in the German speaking part of Switzerland.
• Fluent in German (mother tongue) and English.
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and develop strategic client partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships and service existing accounts.
• Provide information on performance and market conditions.
• Focus on GWM clients, including banks and family offices.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Financial Market Knowledge

Communication

Macroeconomics

Education

University degree or similar

CFA Charterholder or equivalent preferred

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

We are seeking a Business Developer / Account Manager for the German speaking Switzerland who will have a broad range of responsibilities that includes developing new client relationships and servicing existing accounts. This includes amongst others providing information about performance attribution, market performance and macroeconomic conditions, outlining the firm’s current outlook and strategy, developing investment objectives, and educating clients about a broad set of investment strategies, products and services. Main focus will be on GWM clients (coverage and business development of banks, family offices and independent asset managers). Direct reporting line to the Head Switzerland.

Account managers specialize in the following areas :

Business Development

Responsible for developing client relationships with Swiss wholesale clients, particularly some larger private banks, regional- and cantonal banks, independent asset managers and family offices

Responsible for fostering and strengthening existing client relationships with banks, independent asset managers and family offices

Desired Candidates Should Possess the Following Characteristics :

Passion for financial markets, macroeconomics and investment strategy

Ability to articulate ideas / strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing

Personable, ability to develop client relationships into strategic partnerships

Ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high-energy, self-starter, accountable, humble

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Several years of relevant experience business development experience in the German speaking part of Switzerland

University degree or similar

CFA Charterholder or equivalent preferred

Fluent in German (mother tongue) and English

Willing and able to work with a high degree of self-responsibility and able to deliver results