Associate, Trade Compliance

PIMCO (PGA Global Services LLC); Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO in Dublin seeks a Trade Compliance Analyst to support pre- and post-trade reviews of fixed income and equity transactions, ensuring adherence to regulatory and client guidelines.

Join a team focused on leveraging technology, data analytics and AI-enabled solutions to enhance monitoring, reporting and process efficiency while developing deep expertise in investment compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Compliance, Asset Management, Financial Services or related field.
• Basic knowledge of global fixed income and equity markets, including bonds, equities and derivatives.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends, anomalies or issues requiring investigation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transactions and portfolio holdings against regulatory, client and internal guidelines, and calculate relevant risk metrics.
• Research and respond to investment guideline inquiries from the Trade Floor and other stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance alerts and ensure trade activity is reviewed by day end.
• Prepare and distribute compliance reports to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Compliance, Technology and Operations to improve processes, controls and reporting.
• Participate in initiatives to optimize, automate and scale Trade Compliance processes via technology-enabled solutions.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to support monitoring, investigation and reporting activities.
• Contribute to data quality and operational efficiency projects to strengthen compliance oversight.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business

Job description

3rd Floor, The Harcourt Bldg, 57B Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02 F721

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Application Details

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Job Description

In this role, you will gain exposure to trade activity, investment strategies, portfolio construction, and the implementation of regulatory and client investment guidelines. The Trade Compliance team is responsible for reviewing fixed income and equity transactions on both a pre- and post-trade basis to ensure compliance with applicable restrictions and regulations. You will have broad exposure to the Investment Guideline Compliance process and will partner closely with teams across Legal & Compliance, Technology, Account Management, Product Strategy, Operations, and the Trade Floor. As the compliance landscape continues to evolve, the team is increasingly focused on leveraging technology, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen risk monitoring, and support continuous process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to these initiatives while developing deep expertise in investment compliance.

On a given day, your responsibilities might include:

• Analyzing transactions and portfolio holdings against regulatory, client, and internal guidelines, and calculating relevant risk metrics.
• Researching and responding to investment guideline inquiries from the Trade Floor and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring compliance alerts and ensuring trade activity is reviewed and compliant by the end of each business day.
• Preparing and distributing compliance reports and management information to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Partnering with Compliance, Technology, and Operations teams to identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting.
• Participating in initiatives focused on optimizing, automating, and scaling Trade Compliance processes through technology-enabled solutions.
• Leveraging data analytics, workflow tools, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate, to support monitoring, investigation, and reporting activities.
• Contributing to projects that improve data quality, operational efficiency, and the effectiveness of compliance oversight.

You will need this experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience within Compliance, Asset Management, Financial Services, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of global fixed income and equity markets, including financial instruments such as bonds, equities, and derivatives.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify trends, anomalies, or issues requiring investigation.

Please see our website for more details.

• Sector: financial and insurance activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]