Senior Manager, Alternative Fund Development

PIMCO; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO, a global investment manager, seeks a Fund Development Manager in Newport Beach to lead launches of alternative investment vehicles, including private equity, hedge funds, and co-investments. You will collaborate across sales, tax, product, legal, and operations to drive multi-venture launches and optimize processes through automation.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in Alternatives operations, strong project management, and experience with automation/data tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Alternatives operations at a leading fund administrator or asset manager.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment fund structures and demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience with automation of business processes, business intelligence, AI, or other productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, client-facing teams, tax, product strategy, legal, accounting, and fund administration partners globally on all aspects of fund development, launches, and transition events.
• Manage concurrent projects with coverage for both commingled as well as bespoke funds of one.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes through continuous improvement and the implementation of new technology solutions.
• Lead automation initiatives to scale team functions and improve operational efficiency.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal partners, external stakeholders, and third-party service providers.
• Encourage a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with organizational values.
• Identify and drive opportunities to leverage data, automation, and AI to enhance decision-making, operating efficiency, and the adoption of scalable tools and modern capabilities across the business.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Integrity

Continuous learning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PIMCO, a global investment manager, seeks a Fund Development Manager in Newport Beach to lead launches of alternative investment vehicles, including private equity, hedge funds, and co-investments. You will collaborate across sales, tax, product, legal, and operations to drive multi-venture launches and optimize processes through automation.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in Alternatives operations, strong project management, and experience with automation/data tools.