2027 PhD/MFE Summer Intern - Quantitative Portfolio Manager

About the role

Internship positions are located at PIMCO's Newport Beach, CA Headquarters

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. or Master's candidate from a top program in quantitative fields such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Expected graduation from your graduate program between Dec 2027 and June 2028
• Business proficient in English.

Quantitative Portfolio Management

The Quant PM team develops and manages systematic investment strategies spanning managed futures, alternative risk premia and quantitative alpha. Covering varied asset classes including Rates, FX, Equities, Commodities and Vol, Quant PMs are involved in the entire life cycle of the investment process: starting from idea generation, signal testing, portfolio construction, all the way through to deployment and portfolio management.

Candidates can expect to work on projects which include alpha research on new signals, enhancement and extension of existing signals, transaction cost analysis, portfolio construction, and optimization.

Desired candidates should possess the following skills and characteristics

• A strong interest and background in quantitative disciplines, with knowledge of asset pricing, economic theory, optimization methods, and fixed income markets preferred.
• Formal training in empirical research, particularly in statistics and econometrics, with experience in analyzing large unstructured real-world datasets preferred.
• Proficiency in programming, with a strong preference for Python.
• Excellent analytical and creative research skills with the ability to independently drive projects
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes

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

Additional information

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.

Pay and benefits

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Salary Range

$ 165,000.00 - $ 205,000.00