PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives – regardless of shifting marketing conditions. As active investors, our goal is not just to find opportunities, but to create them. To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission: delivering superior investment returns, solutions, and service to our clients.

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.

2027 MBA Summer Intern – Account Manager, US

Positions will be located in PIMCO’s Newport Beach, CA Headquarters, Austin, Texas, or New York, NY.  

PIMCO’s client management team is comprised of client-facing relationship management and sales professionals (“Account Managers”) who are directly responsible for contributing to the firm’s success through a combination of client relationship management and business development. Account Managers represent PIMCO to our clients and prospective clients and seek to deliver investment solutions that leverage PIMCO’s position as one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers. 

Account Managers are investment professionals who have a broad range of responsibilities, including to:

• Build and maintain relationships across client organizations
• Educate clients about a broad set of investment strategies
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ investment objectives, risk tolerance and organizational structure, and industry trends towards presenting compelling tailored investment solutions  
• Collaborate with other PIMCO investment professionals, including Product Strategists and Portfolio Managers  regarding PIMCO's product offerings and capabilities
• Effectively communicate the benefits and features of PIMCO's investment solutions in the context of  client investment objectives
• Provide information about performance attribution, market performance and macroeconomic conditions, as well as outline the firm’s current economic outlook and portfolio strategy
• Identify new business opportunities within existing clients and prospective clients; develop and execute strategies to grow PIMCO's assets under management (AUM) and improve firm profitability.

Account Managers can specialize in servicing a wide range of client types, including but not limited to, endowments, investment consultants, foundations, pension funds, broker-dealer firms, and government entities.

The Account Manager Internship offers opportunities across both our Client Management and Global Wealth Management business groups. Interns will be aligned to one of these teams and gain hands-on experience supporting client relationships and strategic initiatives within their respective group.

Career Development, Training and Mentoring

Every intern begins their summer with a formal week of training. The PIMCO Fundamentals training program will provide you with the skills, knowledge and relationships that will prepare you to succeed in your internship. Throughout the summer, in addition to formal senior networking initiatives and a high business impact project, your informal training will continue as you collaborate with the full PIMCO Team on client-related work. In addition, you will be teamed with a seasoned professional who offers guidance and mentorship throughout the internship.

Desired Candidates Should Possess the Following Characteristics

• Ability to articulate ideas/strategies/views clearly verbally, in writing, and during presentations
• Personable and credible; ability to influence and develop client relationships into strategic partnerships
• Passion for financial markets, macroeconomics, and investment strategy
• Strong analytical abilities; capacity to blend the quantitative with the qualitative
• Ability to work effectively with other teams and leverage expertise to benefit clients
• Ability to develop an understanding of PIMCO’s clientele and investment strategies
• Ability to own a work assignment from ideation through implementation
• Highly organized, self-sufficient, organized, and flexible
• Have demonstrated curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes    

You’re eligible to apply if you:

• Are pursuing an MBA degree with an emphasis in Finance and Economics or a related, quantitative/analytical field from an accredited, leading business school or university, or other equivalent Advanced Degree as it relates to the position.
• 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)
• Are business proficient in English

While our eligibility requirements are not flexible, we encourage you to apply even if you do not possess 100% of the desired skills outlined above.

The PIMCO Internship Experience:

• The PIMCO Internship is a 10-week program that runs from early June to mid-August, with the expectation that you will be available for the full duration of the program     
• During Week 1, you’ll participate in PIMCO Fundamentals Training, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and relationships that will prepare you for success
• Alongside your colleagues, participate in PIMCO's Global Month of Volunteering, developed to heighten the impact of our employees' worldwide volunteer efforts
• Join us for a variety of cross-divisional education, networking & social events!
• Your supervisor, peer mentor, senior leaders and team offer guidance and mentorship throughout the summer
• You will gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools from day one, with training and resources that help build future ready skills and make an impact from the start
• You’ll receive feedback at mid- and end-of-summer as part of a formal review process to keep you on the path to meeting your summer goals
• Want to learn more? Hear about The PIMCO Internship Experience from past interns
• As a PIMCO intern, you’ll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations

What to expect during the interview process:

• After we receive your application, we will conduct an initial review of your resume
• If selected to move forward, you’ll showcase your interests and skills in first-round interviews
• Following the first-round interviews, you will meet with us during final-round interviews conducted live via video conference. Interviews typically consist of behavioral and technical concepts.

Applications for the internship program are reviewed in phases. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to be considered in the initial review. Later applications received may still be considered; however, due to the high volume of interest, we cannot guarantee that all applications will be reviewed.

PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, cognitively diverse environment.

For more information on PIMCO and Career Opportunities, please visit www.pimco.com/careers/students

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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