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

We are seeking a Senior Business Developer / Account Manager for the German speaking Switzerland who will have a broad range of responsibilities that includes developing new client relationships and servicing existing accounts. This includes amongst others providing information about performance attribution, market performance and macroeconomic conditions, outlining the firm’s current outlook and strategy, developing investment objectives, and educating clients about a broad set of investment strategies, products and services. Main focus will be on GWM clients (coverage and business development of banks, family offices and independent asset managers). Direct reporting  line to the Head Switzerland.

Account managers specialize in the following areas:

Business Development

Responsible for developing client relationships with Swiss wholesale clients, particularly some larger private banks, regional- and cantonal banks, independent asset managers and family offices

Client Servicing

Responsible for fostering and strengthening existing client relationships with banks, independent asset managers and family offices

Desired Candidates Should Possess the Following Characteristics:

Passion for financial markets, macroeconomics and investment strategy

Ability to articulate ideas/strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing

Personable, ability to develop client relationships into strategic partnerships

Ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high-energy, self-starter, accountable, humble

Position Requirements

• Several years of relevant experience business development experience in the German speaking part of Switzerland
• University degree or similar
• CFA Charterholder or equivalent preferred
• Fluent in German (mother tongue) and English
• Self-committed personality
• Willing and able to work with a high degree of self-responsibility and able to deliver results
• High willingness to travel (London)
• Senior business developer and account manager with extensive local network in the German speaking Switzerland

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

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