Middle Office Associate – Block Confirmation recruitment

Job ID: 12373

Position Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Block Confirm Team is part of the Middle Office in PIMCO's Trade Support Team. Specifically, this position is responsible for coordinating the daily performance, efficiency and projects for the Block Confirm Team. This position will offer a challenging and fast-paced environment. The position will involve daily interaction with PIMCO counterparties, PIMCO Portfolio Managers and Trade Assistants, and State Street IMS West (our back office). This position requires assertiveness, strict attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple competing priorities, a disciplined work ethic, and an ability to work independently. You will work closely with PIMCO counterparties and PIMCO's Portfolio Management Desk in order to resolve trade detail discrepancies and develop updated workflows. This position will assume the lead as the project manager in the continued development of an automated confirmation tool. This will require internal coordination, identifying enhancements and programming "bugs", as well as reporting and tracking open issues. The Middle Office offers an excellent opportunity to learn PIMCO's products, groups, and processes as well as PIMCO's culture. The Middle Office offers a dynamic work environment with direct exposure to the fundamental core of PIMCO's business. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for advancement at PIMCO.

Position Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidate should hold a four-year degree in Finance or Economics and/or equivalent work experience in the investment management or securities industry. Must possess strong leadership and communication skills. Candidate must also be a team player and possess meticulous organization and prioritization skills in order to handle multiple assignments simultaneously while under strict deadlines. Successful candidate should possess analytical skills, proven ability to work independently and a willingness to work long hours. Integrity and trust are a prerequisite. Must have intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Excel.

PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer.