Pricing Specialist: Fixed Income & Derivatives

PIMCO; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income, is seeking a Pricing Team professional in Newport Beach to value securities, resolve pricing discrepancies, and engage with Portfolio Managers and external vendors to ensure accurate daily pricing.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Economics or Finance, experience in financial services pricing, and strong SQL, Python, and Excel skills. A discretionary bonus is offered as part of a comprehensive compensation scheme.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance required; MBA/CFA a plus.
• Proven experience in financial services pricing or valuations.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Python, and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily security price validation and discrepancy resolution across fixed income, derivatives, and cash products.
• Monitor and enhance price quality assurance checks and workflows.
• Respond to pricing inquiries from front office, vendors, and custodians; support audits and pricing reviews.
• Collaborate with PMs, finance teams, and risk/compliance partners on pricing issues.
• Develop requirements for pricing software and workflows with technology teams.
• Present valuation matters to Pricing Committee and related oversight groups.

Skills

SQL

Python

MS Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Finance

MBA/CFA or in program is a plus

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Pricing Vendors

MS Excel

Job description

PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income, is seeking a Pricing Team professional in Newport Beach to value securities, resolve pricing discrepancies, and engage with Portfolio Managers and external vendors to ensure accurate daily pricing.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Economics or Finance, experience in financial services pricing, and strong SQL, Python, and Excel skills. A discretionary bonus is offered as part of a comprehensive compensation scheme.