Liquidity Operations Associate

PIMCO; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income, seeks a cash desk professional to manage liquidity and cash across client accounts in Europe, Asia and Australia. Based in London and Munich, you will support Portfolio Managers and Account Managers with accurate cash information and efficient processes.

You will collaborate to optimize cash movements, contribute to automation initiatives, and interact with clients, vendors and custodians while maintaining strong controls and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience in asset management, investment operations, cash or liquidity management, fund operations or portfolio support.
• Exposure to cash forecasting, reconciliations, trade lifecycle management or related processes is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment products plus high attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; proficient in Excel, with macros helpful.
• SQL, Python or other automation experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Short-Term Desk to actively manage cash across relevant accounts.
• Monitor cash positions and manage adjustments to provide accurate information for investment desks.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Managers and Account Managers on client cash contributions and withdrawals.
• Manage fund, segregated account and trade lifecycle cash movements to support projections.
• Identify potential risks within processes and implement appropriate enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reports, tools and workflows through increased automation.
• Provide accurate responses to ad hoc queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the account lifecycle from a cash management perspective, including transitions, closures and new setups.

Skills

Excel macros

Financial analysis

Numerical analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Economics / Business / Mathematics

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income, seeks a cash desk professional to manage liquidity and cash across client accounts in Europe, Asia and Australia. Based in London and Munich, you will support Portfolio Managers and Account Managers with accurate cash information and efficient processes.

You will collaborate to optimize cash movements, contribute to automation initiatives, and interact with clients, vendors and custodians while maintaining strong controls and timely reporting.