Quantitative Research Analyst

LGBT Great; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO in London is seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst to expand quantitative capabilities within the Portfolio Management - Implementation team. You will work with Portfolio Managers and Technologists on systematic portfolio construction and execution across fixed income assets.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, practical portfolio construction experience, and the ability to convey complex ideas to PMs. A rigorous research mindset with practical delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc/ MSc in finance, computer science, statistics, engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in finance with portfolio construction, optimisation and trading exposure to quantitative techniques.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities with attention to detail; ability to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Technologists on portfolio construction and execution strategies across fixed income.
• Enhance efficient trade processes and implement new signals within portfolios.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior management and PMs.

Skills

Python

Quantitative skills

Portfolio construction

Optimization

Education

Finance degree

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

PIMCO has relied on systematic approaches and quantitative rigor to drive alpha in fixed income markets for over 30 years. We are seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst to continue to build upon our expansive quantitative capabilities and help drive new initiatives in our Portfolio Management - Implementation team in London. You will proactively engage with our Portfolio Managers and Technologists across various mandates with a focus on deepening our approaches to systematic portfolio construction, re-engineering portfolio processes and optimal execution.

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a quantitative background, good practical portfolio construction experience and a strong grounding in data science. The candidate will have a strong commitment to rigor and excellence in research, whilst not losing sight of practicalities in delivering results. They will also have the ability to communicate complicated technical issues clearly to senior management and Portfolio Managers.

Daily responsibilities include working closely with Portfolio Managers on portfolio construction, enhancing efficient trade processes and execution strategies across fixed income asset classes including global rates, credit, currencies and securitized products. The role provides opportunities to work with PIMCO’s world-class PM and trading functions to implement these signals and techniques in portfolios.

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 Aff… 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.

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