Associate, Middle Office

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.

Position Description: The candidate will be working in the Middle Office team in London processing OTC and non-OTC trades encompassing Bond trades, FX, Derivatives Repos and Swaps with the aim being to provide support to the Portfolio Managers for any product traded. The primary responsibilities include:

• Regular contact with brokers to confirm trades
• Acting as escalation contact for settlement queries
• Monitoring the in-house STP trade capture system
• Daily interaction with Portfolio Managers, Compliance, and Investment Operations
• Monitor proprietary trade capture system: ensure accurate trade capture and completeness of tickets
• Complete initial confirmation with the broker for trades executed in London office
• Trade floor support: run various daily trade-flow reports and any ad hoc reports requested by Portfolio Management team
• Interaction with Back Office support functions: escalation contact for trade settlement

The back office support is outsourced to State Street, with daily contact through telephone and email. There is also direct contact with Brokers to resolve issues and support State Street as point of escalation. The team works on a weekly alternating shift pattern of 9.30am – 6.30pm and 11.30am until close. On average the late shift is shorter, but a willingness to work later hours as required is essential for the role.

Position Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role within Asset Management or Investment Banking. Excellent attention to detail. Strong analytical ability is essential. Strong verbal and written communication skills are vital to work within the firm’s demanding and focused environment. Capability to manage multiple tasks with tight time deadlines and possess strong problem solving ability. Flexibility and ability to work under pressure with a fair degree of autonomy as well as in a team environment is essential. PIMCO works on a flat structure so ability to work with all levels of the firm. Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, MS Outlook and Bloomberg. Basic knowledge of other MS programs such as PowerPoint preferred. SQL and programming skills are a plus. Educated to degree level or equivalent is an advantage. Clear commitment to PIMCO’s culture, values and approach.