2026 Summer Intern – US Client Management, Account Analyst

PIMCO; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Competitive compensation

Job summary

PIMCO's 2026 Summer Internship – Client Management Account Analyst is based at Newport Beach, Austin and New York. As an Account Analyst intern you’ll assist investment professionals, analyze market trends, evaluate portfolio structures, and deliver attribution analyses to account managers and clients.

You’re pursuing an undergraduate degree, can begin full-time between January 2027 and August 2027, and must be enrolled fall 2026. Strong Excel and English skills required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate degree.
• Must begin full-time between January 2027–August 2027.
• Must be enrolled Fall 2026 semester (Aug 2026–Dec 2026).
• Minimum 3.2 GPA (on 4.0 scale).
• Business proficiency in English.
• All majors encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support investment professionals to ensure high-quality client service.
• Gather, analyze, and discuss economic and market trends; evaluate portfolio structures.
• Deliver attribution analyses to Account Managers and clients.

Skills

Financial markets

Macroeconomics interest

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives – regardless of shifting marketing conditions. As active investors, our goal is not just to find opportunities, but to create them. To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission: delivering superior investment returns, solutions, and service to our clients.

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.

2026 Summer Internship – Client Management Account Analyst, US

Internship positions are located at PIMCO’s Newport Beach, CA Headquarters, Austin, TX, and New York, NY.

Are you ready to jump-start your career in finance while making real impact? We welcome applicants who:

• Are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Must be able to begin full time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2027 – August 2027
• Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2026 semester (August 2026 – December 2026)
• Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) at an accredited 4-year college or university
• Are business proficient in English
• All majors encouraged to apply

See yourself as an Account Analyst:

Are you excited about the world of investment finance and eager to learn from industry experts? PIMCO’s Summer Internship could be your launchpad to a fulfilling career. As an Account Analyst (AA), you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, expand your network, and develop real-world skills that will set you apart. Your primary responsibility will be to support PIMCO’s investment professionals to ensure delivery of the highest level of service to our clients. You’ll gather, analyze, and discuss economic and market trends, evaluate portfolio structures, and deliver attribution analyses to Account Managers and their clients. Many dedicated AAs have successfully transitioned into account management, product strategy, and client-facing roles in other distribution channels.

You’ll thrive here as an Account Analyst intern if you:

• Have a strong interest in the financial markets, macroeconomics, and investment finance
• Possess the ability to articulate ideas/strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Have outstanding relationship building skills and the ability to develop client relationships into strategic partnerships
• Are a self-starter with the ability to work within the firm’s demanding and highly focused environment
• Show the following traits: ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high energy, self-starter, accountable, humble
• Have excellent time management, multi-tasking, organization and communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel

While our eligibility requirements are not flexible, we encourage you to apply even if you do not possess 100% of the desired skills outlined above.

The PIMCO Internship Experience:

• The PIMCO Internship Program runs between Monday, June 8th – Friday, August 14th, 2026, with the expectation that you will be available for the full duration of the program
• During Week 1, you’ll participate in PIMCO Fundamentals Training, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and relationships that will prepare you for success
• Alongside your colleagues, participate in PIMCO’s Global Month of Volunteering , developed to heighten the impact of our employees’ worldwide volunteer efforts
• Join us for a variety of cross-divisional education, networking & social events!
• Your supervisor, peer mentor, senior leaders and team offer guidance and mentorship throughout the summer
• 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
• Want to learn more? Hear about The PIMCO Internship Experience from past interns
• As a PIMCO intern, you’ll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations

What to expect during the interview process:

• After we receive your application, we will conduct an initial review of your resume
• If you are selected to move forward, you will have the opportunity to showcase your interests, skills, and personality by completing a one-way video interview
• If you are chosen to proceed after the video interview, you will then take an assessment
• Once you complete the assessment, you will have a final round of live interviews with us via video conference. These interviews typically include both behavioral and technical questions

PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, cognitively diverse environment.

For more information on PIMCO and Career Opportunities, please visit www.pimco.com/careers/students

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Hourly Rate: $ 43.26

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