AI-Driven Quant Research Intern – Client Analytics

PIMCO Europe Ltd.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PIMCO is seeking a Masters-educated Quant Research Analyst intern for the Newport Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on research in asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and client analytics, with exposure to AI tools and data science.

You will publish research and collaborate across PM, product strategy, and client management teams. The internship runs for 10 weeks in the summer, starting June to August, with formal mentorship and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a quantitative master’s degree in financial engineering or similar disciplines.
• Available to begin full-time employment between January 2028 and August 2028.
• Enrolled at university during Fall 2027 semester (Aug 2027–Dec 2027).
• Business proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Working on innovative research in asset allocation, portfolio optimization, trading signals, asset returns and valuation.
• Contributing to highly customized asset allocation and portfolio construction studies for key clients.
• Designing, developing, and improving the suite of client analytics models and applications.

Skills

Finance theory

Econometrics

Data science ML

Python programming

Communication skills

Financial markets knowledge

AI tools experience

Education

Quantitative master’s degree

Tools

Python

Job description

PIMCO is seeking a Masters-educated Quant Research Analyst intern for the Newport Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on research in asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and client analytics, with exposure to AI tools and data science.

You will publish research and collaborate across PM, product strategy, and client management teams. The internship runs for 10 weeks in the summer, starting June to August, with formal mentorship and performance reviews.