UK Strategist
- Employer
- PIMCO Europe Ltd
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 17, 2019
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- Job Function
- Banking
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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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 $1.76 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 2,600 employees in 17 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:
The UK Strategist will be an experienced and credible markets expert. They will be responsible for explaining macro thinking on the UK market for both internal and external consumption. This role combines investment-orientated research with thought leadership as well as significant client facing responsibilities, as outlined below:
Research & Analysis
Thought leadership
Client Marketing
Position Requirements:
• Ideally 10 years + of relevant experience in a similar role within the financial services
• Outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strong work ethic and integrity, candidate should be a team player that is proactive and self-motivated
• Strong analytical, interpersonal communication, and writing skills
• A university degree in mathematical, financial, or economic related subject
Benefits:
PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include:
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 $1.76 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 2,600 employees in 17 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:
The UK Strategist will be an experienced and credible markets expert. They will be responsible for explaining macro thinking on the UK market for both internal and external consumption. This role combines investment-orientated research with thought leadership as well as significant client facing responsibilities, as outlined below:
Research & Analysis
- Demonstrates market knowledge across a broad range of investment categories, including the gilt market
- Prepare regular economic and capital market updates. Provide written analysis and presentations of the firm's view and economic policy for use with the media and/or clients and prospects
- Collaborate with the Portfolio Management team to develop an overall investment strategy view for the UK market in a global context
- Synthesize the firm's views on market activity, trends and economic indicators
Thought leadership
- Convey global economic and capital market thinking in the media
- Compelling presence as macroeconomic representative
- Authentic capital market thinker with proven following
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Leads an ongoing investment discussion forum with senior investment experts within PIMCO
- Principal UK spokesperson for the company on economic matters
- Courage to take a contrarian view when pertinent and gravitas to see if through
- Ensures accountability for economics views taken
- Makes good and timely quality decisions
Client Marketing
- Credibility with institutional and intermediary clients
- Agility in articulating investment strategy from research developed
- Deliver advice in applicable client frame work; client-centric solutions
- Represent PIMCO at client events, industry conferences and seminars; discuss economic, political or capital market conditions
Position Requirements:
• Ideally 10 years + of relevant experience in a similar role within the financial services
• Outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strong work ethic and integrity, candidate should be a team player that is proactive and self-motivated
• Strong analytical, interpersonal communication, and writing skills
• A university degree in mathematical, financial, or economic related subject
Benefits:
PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and wellbeing 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
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