Client Solutions & Analytics: Quantitative Research Analyst – London

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team in the delivery of asset allocation and risk management solutions to clients and prospects both in assets-only and in ALM space working closely with senior members in the team, Account Management, Product Management and Portfolio Management.
• Use proprietary software and external data sources to run risk analytics, optimisations, economic scenario analyses and stress tests.
• Develop and maintain complex quantitative models and proprietary analytical tools.
• Perform risk management, attribution and other product analysis reports on a periodic basis as required.
• Support senior Strategists and Quantitative Research Analysts to generate thought leadership and asset class insights.
• Utilise AI-enabled tools to streamline processes, enhance insights, and support the more efficient and scalable delivery of client analyses and the development of quantitative models.
• Manage a workload of multiple simultaneous projects, while ensuring that deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in financial engineering or a closely related quantitative discipline (already completed or to be completed by the end of 2026); knowledge of asset pricing, fixed income, derivatives and optimisation methods preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience preferred in quantitative roles relating to investment strategy or asset allocation; backgrounds across buy-side, sell-side and advisory organisations will be considered.
• Excellent foundations in statistics and econometrics; experience analysing large data sets preferred.
• Proficiency in programming; Python required, with MATLAB a plus.
• Proficiency in AI toolkit; Claude code, Copilot CLI or GPT Codex.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to articulate ideas/strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Fluency in English with another European language desirable.
• Passion for financial markets, macroeconomics, investment management and financial modelling.
• Ability to tackle sophisticated problems efficiently to a tight-deadline in a fast-paced professional environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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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