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2024 Quantitative Research Analyst – Client Solutions & Analytics, London

Client Analytics & Solutions

The client analytics team produces innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO's clients. Candidates can expect to publish research pieces on relevant market themes, construct bespoke investment solutions, and develop platforms and applications to better analyze client portfolios. The team's research topics are broad-ranging adapting to market trends and client interest. Recent publications include: views on inflation, the role of fixed income in a low yielding environment, private asset risk and performance, smart beta emerging market portfolios, and retirement planning. Candidates should be hands-on creative thinkers able to build research and investment solutions from inception to completion to fit client needs. Candidates will collaborate with multiple parts of the firm, including Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management and can expect to be involved in both internal as well as client presentations. Applicants should have a strong research background as well as excellent public speaking skills.

** Key responsibilities would include**

Working on innovative research in asset allocation, portfolio optimization, trading signals, asset returns and valuation
Contributing to and presenting highly customized asset allocation and portfolio construction studies for key clients
Designing, developing, and improving the suite of client analytics models and applications

** Position Requirements**

Quantitative Master’s or PhD degree (financial engineering or other technically demanding program such as theoretical physics or math) with an expected graduation date in 2024, or graduated recently
Strong interest in any of the following areas:
- Finance theory (especially portfolio theory and asset pricing)
- Econometrics (particularly time series)
- Data science and machine learning
Excellent programming skills (preferably Python or Matlab)
Strong analytical, problem solving, communication and writing skills
Good exposure to and knowledge of financial markets
European languages a plus

** To Apply:**
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage early applications.

PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family.

Benefits vary by location but may include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance and travel coverage
Defined contribution retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment
Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office

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2024 Quantitative Research Analyst, Client Solutions & Analytics