Liquid Execution Trader, APAC

About Us:

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 $2.21 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 3,025 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.

Position Description:

We are seeking an Execution Trader to join our APAC Portfolio Management team, to be based in Singapore and to help support the build out of infrastructure and processes for Asian Traded Markets. This is an opportunity for someone to be involved in PIMCO's growing quant effort, as well as contributing to systematize and automate our trading more generally to increase efficiencies. This individual will build relationships with counterparts and should understand markets and execution of trades.

The ideal candidate is someone with a keen intellectual and strong quantitative skills, demonstrated through an ability to recognize inter-related market opportunities and develop strategies for capturing such opportunities to enhance portfolio returns.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution/Advanced degree a plus
• Minimum 1 year in trader seat strongly preferred, at either the sell or buy side, ideally with experience in futures, with fluency across fixed income products (specifically cash and derivative instruments, and options)
• Knowledge of Portfolio Management, including prior experience in futures, rates, currencies, equity indices and commodities required; experience across any of these an added plus
• Understanding of macro-economics and the drivers of economic trends across the region
• Familiarity in quant strategies preferred
• Comprehension of the interplay between top-down and bottom-up investment drivers
• Ability to work collaboratively and navigate a global organization
• Ambitious and competitive with a strong work ethic
• Experience in working with TCA and algos recommended
• One who combines strength of convictions with low ego needs
• Ability to remain calm and objective in the face of periods of excessive optimism or extreme pessimism in the capital markets
• Unassailable ethics and integrity
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits:

PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and travel coverage
• 401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
• Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office