Quantitative Research Analyst

LGBT Great; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Newport Beach is seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst to enhance their portfolio management strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background, preferably with a Master's or PhD. Key responsibilities include collaborating with portfolio managers, developing signals for alpha generation, and enhancing execution strategies. The role requires proficiency in Python and advanced analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in financial industry performing econometric/statistical modeling with large datasets.
• Experience in Fixed Income markets, especially Credit, is a plus.
• Exposure to non-traditional modeling techniques and AI methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Portfolio Managers on portfolio construction.
• Develop new signals for alpha generation and improve execution strategies.
• Implement signals and techniques in portfolios.

Skills

Strong programming skills with Python

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Ability to communicate technical issues clearly

Education

Masters or PhD Degree in finance, computer science, statistics, engineering, economics, econometrics

Tools

Python

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

PIMCO has relied on quantitative strategies and intellectual rigor to drive alpha in fixed income markets for over 30 years. We are seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst to join us in our Newport Beach, CA office to continue to build upon our expansive quantitative capabilities and help drive new initiatives in our Portfolio Management - Implementation team. You will proactively engage with our Quants, Portfolio Managers, and Technologists across various mandates with a focus on deepening our models for alpha generation, optimal execution and portfolio construction.

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a deep quantitative background, and a strong grounding data science. The candidate would have a strong commitment to rigor and excellence in research, whilst not losing sight of practicalities in delivering results. As well, he/she will have the ability to communicate complicated technical issues clearly to senior management and portfolio managers.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities include working closely with Portfolio Managers on portfolio construction, developing new signals for alpha generation and improving execution strategies in Credit and other related markets. The role provides opportunities to work with PIMCO’s world class PM and trading functions to implement these signals and techniques in portfolios.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD Degree in finance, computer science, statistics, engineering, economics, econometrics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in financial industry performing econometric/statistical modeling with proven ability to build and test models using large datasets
• Experience in Fixed Income markets, especially Credit, is a plus
• Strong programming skills and numerical problem-solving techniques; proficiency with Python with a preference for experience with high frequency data
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, self-starter willing to lead by doing with strong attention to detail and desire to drive results
• Exposure to non-traditional modeling techniques & ability to leverage AI methods to improve models and performance, is a plus
• Strong verbal communication skills with ability to articulate issues and solutions to Portfolio Managers, Credit researchers and developers

• Ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high energy, accountable, humble

Compensation

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: $ 165,000.00 - $ 270,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

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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