PhD Quant Research Analyst Intern — AI & Client Analytics

LGBT Great; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation bonus

Job summary

PIMCO is seeking a PhD-quant candidate for a 10-week Summer Internship in Newport Beach, CA. You will contribute to Client Solutions & Analytics, publish research, and build platforms to analyze portfolios.

Expect exposure to AI-powered tools and collaboration with Portfolio Management and Product Strategy, with a focus on market themes and investment solutions. Applicants should be enrolled in a top quantitative program, ready to join full-time from Jan 2028 to Aug 2028, and deliver strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. candidate from a top program in quantitative disciplines; Finance, Economics, Statistics, Physics or Math preferred
• 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)
• Strong research background and excellent public speaking skills
• Proficiency in programming; Python, MATLAB, C++, preferred

Responsibilities

• Publish research pieces on relevant market themes and develop investment solutions
• Construct bespoke platforms and applications to analyze client portfolios
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management teams
• Build research and investment solutions from inception to completion to fit client needs

Skills

Quantitative background

Asset pricing

Economic theory

Optimization methods

Public speaking

AI tools

Education

PhD candidate in quantitative disciplines

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

PIMCO is seeking a PhD-quant candidate for a 10-week Summer Internship in Newport Beach, CA. You will contribute to Client Solutions & Analytics, publish research, and build platforms to analyze portfolios.

Expect exposure to AI-powered tools and collaboration with Portfolio Management and Product Strategy, with a focus on market themes and investment solutions. Applicants should be enrolled in a top quantitative program, ready to join full-time from Jan 2028 to Aug 2028, and deliver strong