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    4. Portfolio Analyst Internship Dublin 2022
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    We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $2.22 trillion in assets for clients around the world.  PIMCO has over 3,000 employees in 20 offices globally.  PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

    PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment. Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertise to our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets. We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to an inclusive culture that engages in our global communities.

    The role

    You’ll serve in a dynamic role alongside Senior Portfolio Associates, providing key support across portfolio management and trading desks.  You’ll learn about global portfolio risk reporting, attribution analysis, trade allocation, as well as other ad hoc excel based deliverables. 

    You’ll develop meaningful partnerships through cross-department training and a collaborative team project.  Throughout the course of the summer, you’ll be encouraged to showcase an understanding of advanced fixed income concepts and general portfolio management concepts, while operating in an inspiring environment.

    The PIMCO internship experience:

    • The PIMCO Internship Programme runs for 10 weeks beginning in early/mid-June 2022
    • 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’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
    • As a PIMCO intern, you’ll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations

    To apply

    Applications open September 13, 2021. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply by submitting your resume & cover letter as soon as you are ready.

    What to expect during the interview process:

    • After we receive your application, we'll conduct an initial resume & cover letter review. We'll send status updates throughout the process.
    • You’ll showcase your interests, skills, and personality by completing a one-way video interview using the Spark Hire platform.
    • If selected to move forward, you'll meet with us during final-round interviews conducted live via Webex. Interviews typically consist of behavioral and technical concepts.

    About you

    • Are an undergraduate currently pursuing a degree with an expected graduation date of December 2022 – June 2023
    • Have a minimum 2:1 degree (or the equivalent) at an accredited college or university
    • Are business proficient in English. Proficiency in additional European languages is highly desirable.

    You’ll excel as a Portfolio Analyst if you:

    • Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Excel-based calculations, presenting data in the accurate format, simple macro builds, using Excel functions to analyze data)
    • Have proficiency in at least one of the following: Python, SQL, and/or VBA
    • Show a strong interest in the financial markets, macroeconomics, and investment finance
    • Possess outstanding analytical skills with the ability to function efficiently and problem-solve in a fast paced and time-critical environment
    • Show outstanding communication skills which enable you to operate in a complex financial and mathematical environment   
    • Show the following traits: ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high energy, self-starter, accountable, humble
    • Have undertaken finance, fixed income, and/or capital markets coursework (recommended)