Performance Data Architect & Methodology Lead

PIMCO Ltd. - Pacific Investment Management Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO is seeking a Performance Data & Methodology Lead to define calculation methodologies, data standards, and quality expectations across the platform lifecycle. The role ensures that performance results are consistent, explainable, and audit-ready as systems evolve.

The position sits at the intersection of performance operations, accounting, data governance, and technology, collaborating with stakeholders to safeguard data integrity and governance firmwide.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in performance operations, fund accounting, middleoffice accounting, or investment data management.
• Deep knowledge of performance calculation methodologies across multiasset strategies.
• Strong accounting foundation, including familiarity with U.S. GAAP and investment company accounting concepts.
• Experience acting as a senior subjectmatter expert or business owner for performance or investment data platforms.
• Demonstrated involvement in system implementations or platform migrations with a focus on data standards and methodology alignment.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and/or CPA (active or in progress) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern endtoend performance data definitions and calculation methodologies across strategies and asset classes.
• Establish and maintain sourceoftruth rules and data standards for performance data throughout the platform lifecycle.
• Serve as the senior business owner for performance calculation platforms, partnering with Technology and Data teams on roadmap priorities.
• Define and enforce performance data quality standards, tolerance thresholds, and escalation frameworks.
• Lead performance methodology alignment and data validation efforts across legacy and targetstate platforms during migrations.
• Act as the primary escalation point for performance methodology and calculation questions from Portfolio Management, Risk, and Client Reporting.
• Ensure methodologies align with U.S. GAAP, investment company accounting principles, and client reporting standards.

Skills

Performance data

Data governance

Methodology governance

GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPA (active or in progress)

Job description

PIMCO is seeking a Performance Data & Methodology Lead to define calculation methodologies, data standards, and quality expectations across the platform lifecycle. The role ensures that performance results are consistent, explainable, and audit-ready as systems evolve.

The position sits at the intersection of performance operations, accounting, data governance, and technology, collaborating with stakeholders to safeguard data integrity and governance firmwide.