Manager, Fund Development (Alternatives)

PIMCO Ltd. - Pacific Investment Management Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO Ltd. - Pacific Investment Management Company is seeking a fund development manager to join the team launching alternative investment vehicles, including private equity, hedge funds, and co-investments.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across sales, tax, legal, and fund administration to drive launches and transitions. The candidate should have 5–10 years in Alternatives operations, a strong grasp of fund structures, and experience automating business processes and using

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-10 years in Alternatives operations at a leading fund administrator or asset manager.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment fund structures and project management experience.
• Experience with automation of business processes, BI, and AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, client-facing teams, tax, product strategy, legal, accounting, and fund administration partners globally on fund development, launches, and transition events.
• Manage concurrent projects with coverage for commingled and bespoke funds of one.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes via automation and new technologies; lead automation initiatives to scale functions.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders.
• Identify and drive opportunities to leverage data and scalable tools across the business.

Skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability & collaboration

Integrity & learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automation tools

BI tools

AI productivity 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.

Position Description

We are seeking a fund development manager to join the team responsible for the launch of alternative investment vehicles, including private equity, hedge fund, and co-investment structures for example.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with sales, client-facing teams, tax, product strategy, legal, accounting, and fund administration partners globally on all aspects of fund development, launches, and transition events. Manage concurrent projects with coverage for both commingled as well as bespoke funds of one.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes through continuous improvement and the implementation of new technology solutions. Lead automation initiatives to scale team functions and improve operational efficiency.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal partners, external stakeholders, and third-party service providers.
• Encourage a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with organizational values.
• Identify and drive opportunities to leverage data, automation, and AI to enhance decision-making, operating efficiency, and the adoption of scalable tools and modern capabilities across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree required.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Alternatives operations at a leading fund administrator or asset manager.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment fund structures and demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience with automation of business processes, business intelligence, AI, or other productivity tools.

Required Capabilities

• Exceptional Organizational Skills and Resourcefulness: You excel in managing multiple projects with your outstanding organizational and project management abilities. Your critical thinking skills enable you to solve complex problems creatively and resourcefully. Self-motivated, you are committed to excellence, demonstrating attention to detail, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptability and Collaboration: You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adept at navigating shifting priorities and ambiguity. Collaboration is key to your approach, as you build positive relationships and work effectively across diverse teams. Your emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience equip you to manage unstructured processes and demanding responsibilities successfully.
• Integrity and Continuous Learning: Your actions reflect high ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment, earning you credibility and trust. An intellectually curious individual, you are dedicated to professional development and staying abreast of industry trends. You contribute positively to the work environment and organizational culture, aligning with PIMCO's core values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence.

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.

Salary Range: $ 135,000.00 - $ 168,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

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