PIMCO Alt. Credit / Private Strategies

Hi everyone!

I am a junior at a semi-target (UMich / UVA / Notre Dame). I recently recruited into PIMCO's Alt. Credit & Private Strategies group, but there doesn't seem to be much information about this group on WSO / other platforms. Was wondering if anyone had insights into work and culture at this group (general PIMCO culture would also be useful). Appreciate the help!

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  • Intern in AM - FI
2y 

bump

  • Intern in AM - FI
2y 

Thanks, that's nice to hear! By any chance, do you know what the general firm culture is like?

  • Analyst 2 in IA
2y 

Yep, read some articles on the PIMCO blog and you'll notice alts referenced often

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  • Intern in AM - FI
2y 

I've heard that they limit to 40/week too. Personally, I wouldn't mind working a bit more considering that they pay OT. I can't imagine work hours crossing 70 / week for an intern at a buyside shop lol

  • Intern in HF - Other
2y 

Lol yeah same here

2y 
overthinker, what's your opinion? Comment below:

I interned there last summer in their Account group. They limit interns to 40/wk, yes. I was surprised too, but enjoyed it. From my conversations with interns from previous years, that's also the case when interning in person. Full-time post-graduation in Account leans closer to 55-60/wk. I get why you don't buy it given it's finance, but yeah HR did not like it when interns went above 40.

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  • Anonymous Monkey
  • Rank: Chimp
2y 
Anonymous Monkey, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Hey, Any insight into their interview process and how to prepare for it (esp. for Summer)? Can't find too much info on the group

  • Intern in S&T - Equities
2y 

Are you going to be interning there or are you interested in the role for SA 2022?

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  • Anonymous Monkey
  • Rank: Chimp
2y 
Anonymous Monkey, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Interviewing!

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Bumblebtuna_analyst, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Well PIMCO is kind of the end goal for most of trading professionals...from what I know from sales coverage they have a very collegial culture. If you can convert this into a FT offer you'll be miles ahead of your counterparts

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