2027 Summer Intern - Trade Support Analyst

pimco; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO invites current undergraduates to join the Summer Internship as a Trade Support Analyst in Newport Beach, CA. The program runs for 10 weeks, starting in early summer, with hands-on exposure to portfolio management and trading desks.

You will work closely with Associates, Traders, and Portfolio Managers, using mathematical and fixed income training to monitor portfolios and support risk management while developing key tools and insights in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Must be able to begin full-time employment at a PIMCO office between Jan 2028 and Aug 2028.
• Must be enrolled at a university during Fall 2027 (Aug 2027–Dec 2027).
• Have a minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale at an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Business proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure investment objectives are implemented across portfolios in scope.
• Monitor portfolio positions versus client guidelines with Compliance.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Management on re-balancing of portfolios.
• Utilize proprietary risk systems for monitoring portfolio exposures.
• Assist in account transitions and cash flow management.
• Conduct performance and attribution analyses.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from the Portfolio Management team.

Skills

Financial markets

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

AI tools curiosity

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

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.

2027 Summe r Internship - Trade Support Analyst, US

Internship positions are located at PIMCO's Newport Beach, CA Headquarters .

You're eligible to apply if you:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Must be able to begin full time employment from a PIMCO office between January 2028 - August 2028
• Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027 - December 2027 )
• 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

You'll excel as a Trade Support Analyst Intern if you:

• E xhibit strong fundamen tal understanding of financial markets, macroeconomics, and investment finance
• Possess outstanding analytical skills with the ability to function efficiently and problem-solve in a fast paced and time-critical environment
• Show outstanding communication skills which enable you to operate in a complex financial and mathematical environment
• Show the following traits: ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high energy, self-starter, accountable, humble
• Have undertaken finance, fixed income, and/or capital markets coursework (recommended but not required )
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Excel-based calculations, presenting data in the accurate format , simple macro builds, using Excel functions to analyze data)
• Have demonstrated curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes

See yourself as a Trade Support Analyst Intern :

You’ll serve in a dynamic role alongside Associates on the team, providing key support across Portfolio Management and Trading desks .

Trade Support Analysts directly support Associates, Traders, and Portfolio Managers. They build relationships internally with Account Managers, Product Managers, Legal and Compliance counterparts, Operations teams, and other Portfolio Associate teams across the firm’s global offices. On a day-to-day basis, Trade Support Analyst use their mathematical and fixed income training to actively monitor portfolios to assist Portfolio Managers in managing risk and client assets. Trade Support Analysts are routinely encouraged to provide creative solutions and develop key tools to support the Portfolio Management team.

You’ll develop meaningful partnerships through cross-department training and a collaborative team project . Throughout the course of the summer, you’ll be encouraged to showcase an understanding of advanced fixed income concepts and general portfolio management concepts, while operating in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensuring investment objectives are implemented across portfolios in scope
• Monitoring portfolio positions versus client guidelines in concert with Compliance team
• Coordinating with Portfolio Management on re-balancing of portfolios
• Utilizing proprietary risk systems for monitoring of portfolio exposures
• Assisting in account transitions and cash flow management
• Conducting performance and attribution analyses
• Responding to ad hoc requests from the Portfolio Management team

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 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
• 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!