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PIMCO · 1 day ago

Quant Research Analyst – Spec Fin / Securitization

Newport Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$205K/yr - $305K/yr

5+ years exp

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. The role involves partnering with the Alternatives Investment team to conduct empirical analysis for underwriting processes and investing in specialty finance and securitization opportunities.

BankingCrowdfundingFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in sourcing and evaluating consumer loan pools and other specialty finance assets across mortgage, auto, and student loan sectors

Lead analysis, pricing, and relative valuation of securitized consumer loan pools and related assets

Support ongoing portfolio management and performance monitoring of investments

Develop and maintain consumer credit outlooks and market insights

Engage with esoteric asset classes such as SME loans, trade finance, and accounts receivable finance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance investment strategies and risk management

Qualification

Statistical modelingQuantitative analysisProgramming skillsConsumer credit expertiseData analysisAttention to detailCollaborationCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, science, engineering, statistics, or physics

Statistical modeling expertise with consumer credit: mortgage/auto/loan/student. Familiarity with Intex and bond cash flow modeling a plus

Strong quantitative skills, specifically financial mathematics, probability and statistics: + 5+ years of front office quant experience at a top sell or buy side firm

Strong programming skills and numerical problem solving techniques, proficiency with scripting languages (Python or Slang). Experience analyzing large datasets using R/SAS/Python and SQL

Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver results. Self-starter who is accountable, low ego, and motivated by integrating with the trade floor

Able to articulate issues and explain herself/himself to portfolio managers and developers

Ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible and high energy

Company

PIMCO

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PIMCO, a global investment solutions provider that manages investments for public and private pension and retirement plans and other assets.

Founded in 1971

Newport Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.pimco.com

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