2027Summer Internship - Portfolio Management - Special Situations Team, APAC

pimco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO offers a 10-week Summer Internship in Portfolio Management, based in Singapore, within the Special Situations Team for APAC. The program targets undergraduates and masters students with a path to full-time employment in 2028.

You will analyze investments, build cash flow models, prepare memos, and assist due diligence across APAC, gaining exposure to private and traditional credit opportunities. Proactive learners with strong communication excel.

Qualifications

• Current Undergraduate or Master's student with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Business English proficiency required; proficiency in Asian languages is a plus.
• Ability to commit to the full 10-week internship from early June to mid-August.

Responsibilities

• Assist in underwriting, sourcing, structuring and executing APAC investments.
• Develop and maintain cash flow models for potential investments.
• Prepare investment memos for senior portfolios and committees.
• Support due diligence, legal and commercial underwriting activities.
• Conduct market research to identify new investment themes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Research skills

Strong communication

Proactivity

Education

Undergraduate/ Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

AI tools

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.

2027 Summer Internship - Portfolio Management - Special Situations Team , APAC

Internship opportunities are based in Singapore

You are eligible to apply if you:

• Are a currently pursuing an Undergraduate/ Master's degree with an expected graduation date of December 2027 - June 2028
• Must be able to begin full time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2028- August 2028
• On track to achieve a minimum bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• Are business proficient in English. Proficiency in any Asian languages will be a plus
• Availability to commit fully to the internship for the full program duration

See yourself as a Private Strategies Intern:

In the Special Situations Team, the intern analyst will focus on underwriting and assist in sourcing, structuring and executing transactions across various APAC jurisdictions , gaining exposure to all aspects of the investment process. The team has a flexible mandate to deploy capital for several funds across multiple asset finance sectors (both via assets and platforms) and with the flexibility to invest across the capital structure (private equity, public equity, mezzanine, senior debt and structured finance).

Analyze and underwrite complex investments with meaningful total return opportunities within the Asset-Backed Finance space.

Develop and maintain cash flow models for potential investments and work on ongoing management and value- maximization for such investments.

Prepare investment memos to be presented to senior portfolio managers and investment committees.

Assist with due diligence relating to new investments, including the formulation and review of business plans and coordination of legal, technical and commercial underwriting.

Support financing activities for both new and existing investments, including evaluation of different financing options, legal coordination and negotiation with lenders.

Conduct market research in order to identify new investment themes.

You'll excel as a Private Strategies Intern if you:

• Have a strong interest in the financial markets, macroeconomics , and investment finance
• Have skills conducting research and basic financial modeling. Demonstrate natural intuition to make good judgments
• Are proactive in thinking about potential investment ideas
• Are a good communicator ; have strong written and oral presentation abilities. Are persuasive and credible
• Have strong work ethic and integrity; are a team player that is proactive and self-motivated
• Have the ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
• Preferred but not required : Have experience in private equity, hedge fund or investment bankin g internship
• Demonstrate curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes

The PIMCO Internship Experience:

The PIMCO Internship is a 10-week program that runs from early June to mid-August, with the expectation that you will be available for the full duration of the program.

Your supervisor, peer mentor, senior leaders and team offer guidance and mentorship throughout the summer

You will gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools from day one, with training and resources that help build future ready skills and make an impact from the start

You'll receive feedback at mid- and end-of-summer as part of a formal review process to keep you on the path to meeting your summer goals! Join us for a variety of cross-divisional education, networking & social events!

As a PIMCO intern, you'll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations

Want to learn more? Hear about The PIMCO Internship Experience from past interns & search for live virtual recruiting events!