PhD/MFE Quant PM Intern - AI-Driven Signals

LGBT Great; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation bonus

AI-powered tools training

Job summary

PIMCO is seeking candidates for the 2027 PhD/MFE Summer Intern – Quantitative Portfolio Manager at our Newport Beach, CA headquarters. The role involves alpha research, signal testing, portfolio construction and deployment across fixed income and related asset classes, with hands-on use of AI-powered tools and Python.

You will work under senior mentors, receive formal feedback, and participate in cross-divisional events during a 10-week program from early June to mid-August, with relocation

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s candidate from a top program in quantitative fields such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Expected graduation from graduate program between Dec 2027 and June 2028.
• Business proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• The Quant PM team develops and manages systematic investment strategies across rates, FX, equities, commodities and vol, involving signal testing and portfolio construction.
• Candidates can expect to work on alpha research on new signals, enhancement of existing signals, and optimization.
• You will gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools and Python under senior mentors.

Skills

Python

Quantitative disciplines

Statistics

Econometrics

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D./Master's candidate in quantitative fields

Tools

Python

Job description

PIMCO is seeking candidates for the 2027 PhD/MFE Summer Intern – Quantitative Portfolio Manager at our Newport Beach, CA headquarters. The role involves alpha research, signal testing, portfolio construction and deployment across fixed income and related asset classes, with hands-on use of AI-powered tools and Python.

You will work under senior mentors, receive formal feedback, and participate in cross-divisional events during a 10-week program from early June to mid-August, with relocation