ESG Product Strategy Associate

Posted:
8/4/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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

PIMCO’s ESG Product Strategy team (ESG PSG) covers a wide range of strategies, initiatives and critical projects for the firm. This individual will have the opportunity to support the ESG PSG team, in turn contributing to the growth of PIMCO’s ESG business and platform development.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the ESG Product Strategy team in relation to ESG client needs across institutional and retail channels (e.g. on climate-related objectives)
  • Working with business development on RFPs for new opportunities and due diligence
  • Perform detailed portfolio research and quantitative analysis with Excel, Bloomberg and ESG-related data providers
  • Produce attribution and market commentary as well as other product analysis reports on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis in regards to ESG related products
  • Work with the broader Product Strategy Group to monitor and manage the project queue to help prioritize opportunities, and follow up with account managers to ensure continued connectivity and sustained involvement with clients
  • Serve as an internal resource for client servicing and marketing groups for asset allocation related questions and inquiries
  • Maintain marketing materials such as presentation books and other ESG related materials
  • Support the development of ESG-related content like PIMCO’s Sustainable Investing Report
  • Conduct ad-hoc research projects related to competitors and market developments (e.g. on the green bond market)
  • Assist in the development of new ESG-related products and funds

Position Requirements

  • 1-3 years of asset management, wealth management, or related financial services experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in in Business/Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting preferred
  • A keen interest in ESG and financial markets
  • Well organized; high energy level/self-starter; strong results orientation
  • The ability to work effectively and professionally across seniority levels both internally and externally
  • Ability to organize and communicate information effectively


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