Marketing Associate

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 $1.91 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 2,800 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:

We are seeking an Analyst or Associate to work with our Vice President, Marketing Business Manager. In this role, you will gain exposure to marketing operations, business management processes, marketing analytics and reporting, corporate marketing, as well as other initiatives that further the firm’s strategic goals. The role will include a balance of foundational responsibilities, supporting day-to-day functional operations, and also strategic and creative contributions to integrated marketing initiatives and corporate projects.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with Vice President, Marketing Business Manager on critical and highly visible strategic projects, helping to build capacity across the Marketing function by enhancing business management principles and processes including but not limited to finance, budget management, strategic planning, and reporting
• Provide day-to-day execution and project management, including managing key deliverables, planning calendars, data gathering, team coordination
• Employ creative thinking and innovation to create possible alternative solutions, and use judgment to determine methods and procedures on new assignments, often with minimal guidance
• Liaise with key partners in Finance, Strategy, HR and Executive Office on projects and requests
• Support and/or enhance cadence and structure of marketing reporting
• Liaise with contacts at external partners, including advertising agency, digital consultants, etc.
• Help support the budgeting process, including the creation and management of multi-year budget
• Own ongoing expense management process including procurement activities, major project expenditure tracking, T&E transparency and oversight etc. to ensure the firm is maximizing resources and investments

Position Requirements:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-5 years of experience with project management, preferably within a marketing or finance focused role
• Familiarity with and interest in the Marketing function
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in SQL a plus
• Demonstrated competence in thinking strategically, analytically, conceptually, and innovatively, including the ability to synthesize and analyze data, teasing out accessible and impactful stories
• Experience working with global teams in different time zones desirable
• Committed to PIMCOs values: Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence that allow us to bring the best to our clients and each other
• Ability to multi-task, work in a demanding, fast paced environment and handle multiple, competing priorities and projects with high quality output

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to face off across all levels of an organization
• Quick learner and adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills
• High emotional intelligence, flexible, and resilient
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently
• High levels of personal energy, positivity, and professionalism with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage a large number of ongoing initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on assigned responsibilities through pursuing excellence, impeccable attention to detail, and use of effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, manage deadlines, and support or lead dynamic initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity effectively and is energized working in environments where the solution is not always explicit
• Demonstrated ability to navigate unstructured processes and simultaneously manage responsibilities of multiple-concurrent work streams and competing demands

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