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Pimco 1 hour assessment
Hi everyone, been going through Pimco interview process and on Monday I will take a final assessment of 1 hour. I have been told the assessment will be about portfolio analysis, short answers and excel. Anyone that has done it before and could share some information?
PIMCO Account Manager Post MBA Comp? Also - CFA needed?
Have an internship offer for PIMCO Account Manager through the MBA program. Base is 180k for full time but not finding much info on total comp. Anyone know what average year one comp could be (and I understand that the variable component is based on firm performance and individual)? Additionally,...
Offer Received: PIMCO PM Trader SA VS. Barclays S&T SA
Heard back from both PIMCO and Barclays with offers for SA intern for summer 2023, wondering if anyone can give some insights into each of the programs and which one may be better for me. The PIMCO role is under PM team as a Trader SA (Newport Beach), while the Barclays one is in S&T for SA role...
Offer received: PIMCO PM Trader SA VS. Barclays S&T SA
Heard back from both PIMCO and Barclays with offers for SA intern for summer 2023, wondering if anyone can give some insights into each of the programs and which one may be better for me. The PIMCO role is under PM team as a Trader SA (Newport Beach), while the Barclays one is in S&T for SA role...
PIMCO Trading Analyst Intern
I currently have an offer for PIMCO as a trading analyst intern. Couldn't find much information on the position (seems like its quite new?). Wondering if anyone knew anything about it and whether or not its worth pursuing.
PIMCO Internship/Exit Ops?
I recently received an offer at PIMCO as a product analyst for summer 2023. I was interested in any insight as to what the internship will be like day-to-day, return offer rate, and upward mobility (I understand there's a big MBA culture at PIMCO). Thanks
PIMCO - Alt Credit & Private Strategies Summer Analyst
Hey, passed the screening for PIMCO Alternative Credit & Private Strategies summer internship in London. I saw a couple of posts on WSO about it but not much info. Does anyone have info regarding the Spark Interview, the Superday, deal flow, pay (intern/analysts), culture, interview preparation?
JPM NYC IB or PIMCO Credit Research?
Coming out of an MBA and am looking to make a choice here. Any thoughts on work/life balance, comp, exit opps, and what would look better on a resume? I think I understand the IB value prop, but PIMCO seems to be kind of a black box.
Opportunity: CMBS New Deal Rating Agency to small Insurance Buy Side
I recently completed a first-rounder for an Analyst role for a insurance companies management arm that focuses CRE Originations/ABS/CLO/Pref Equity. Fund size is about $2-$5 billion. The position would be to work directly under a team of portfolio managers. Sounds like a good buy side gig...
Summer Analyst - Pimco Alt Credit vs BAML IB vs Lazard M&A
Dear all, I'll be so much appreciated if I could have your valuable thoughts on which summer analyst role to choose among the following 3, in terms of learning curves, career trajectories, full-time return rates, compensations ... and all other aspects . I haven't decided which route I want to take...
Citi IB SF Tech vs PIMCO CA Portfolio Management Desk Analyst
Two offers for Junior Summer Internship: Citi Investment Banking, Tech (SF) vs PIMCO Desk Analyst, Portfolio Management (CA) I'm a little bit hesitated, as Desk Analyst in PIMCO is more like a pilot program (first time hiring undergraduate students)=> not sure how valuable this experience gonna be....
PIMCO FT 2022
Anyone hear back re interviews or have any progress for PIMCO's FT 2022 Recruiting cycle? I applied a while ago for the product strategy role but haven't heard anything
BB AM vs. BLK/PIMCO for SA
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PIMCO Tech Analyst Summer 2022 -> High Finance?
Hi all! Just got an email a little while back saying that I got offered PIMCO's Tech Summer Analyst role for 2022, currently a sophomore. My background is mostly computer science, coding since I was in middle school, but I want to make the transition over to more tradition IB/PE/HF or maybe even...
PIMCO Accounting Analyst Interview***PLEASE READ***
PIMCO has invited me to do this Spark interview for this Accounting Analyst Specialist role in Texas that includes 6 questions. Three of the questions will cover basic Accounting principles. A separate part of the process is an hour long Accounting assessment that sounds like it will be an hour...
PIMCO Alt Credit & Private Strategies Internship
Hi! I'm a sophomore interested in finance (still don't know what exactly) but a recruiter reached out to me about the PIMCO 2022 Alt Credit & Private Strategies Internship for next summer. I saw a post on WSO from last year about it but not much else. Does anyone know more about the position, pay...
Pimco vs. Wellington
If you got an offer from both in whatever role you wanted, which one are you taking? I am leaning towards Wellington, personally, but would love to see public opinion.
Wellington Management vs. PIMCO?
I understand PIMCO is only FI, but if you could decide between either one, which one would you choose?
PIMCO MBA Intern, Portfolio Manager
Has anyone done the PIMCO, MBA Portfolio Manager- Internship Role? If someone could provide some details on what it's like, what are they looking for in successful candidates, would be super helpful. Thank you!
PIMCO Real Estate London
Any thoughts on PIMCO private equity real estate group in London? Seems that they are raising their fourth global BRAVO (>$4 bn) fund and have a couple of other vehicles they invest for (including a hedge fund-like business). Any hint on comp/culture and overall strenght of brand/team in PERE...
JPM, UBS, or PIMCO?
I currently have three offers for this summer, Wholesale Payments at JP Morgan, Public Finance Investment Banking at UBS, and Account Analyst (aka a general alternative investments intern) at PIMCO. My number one concern is not necessarily working in investment banking, rather I want to intern...
PIMCO Rep/Comp vs IBD
Want to learn more about PIMCO, specifically London office, and a lot of the info on WSO seems either US-focused or outdated. What's the reputation of PIMCO like vs BB IBD like GS/MS? How does the comp compare? I know the base analyst I salary at PIMCO is circa £55-60k, higher than street, but does...
PIMCO Work Hours/Lifestyle
What are the working hours and lifestyle like at PIMCO as a portfolio analyst/summer analyst in Newport Beach?
PIMCO SA 2021
Just had a first round for Summer 2021. Does anyone know the timeline for hearing back after the video 1st round?
PIMCO Summer Finance Analyst
Does anyone know about PIMCO's summer finance analyst program? How competitive is it? I was invited to a first round video interview with the firm. What questions should I be expecting to have?
PIMCO AccountAnalyst
Does anyone have any info on what the Spark Hire video interview for PIMCO entails? Is it mainly behavioral or more technical questions and what was your experience with it
Accounts Associate, PIMCO
Hi there, I am interviewing for a role in Accounts Associate at PIMCO in Asia but not too sure what the role is about. I don't want to seem too dumb about it when I come down. It seems that the PIMCO strategy is to "outsource business to investment management companies" where they "select managers...
PIMCO Account Analyst
Interview coming up for an account analyst position at PIMCO PM div. (Credit Research, Equity Research, Portoflio Associate/Analyst etc.)
Pimco Prep Program
Hey everyone, I got into Pimco Prep in NY , but live in Atlanta. They don't reimburse for travel fees so I am on the fence about going. Thoughts on the event and if I should attend or not?
Top Hedge Fund IR/Business Development vs. Top AM Firm Advisory vs. BB S&T
Which one would you guys pick based on exits (MBA, more FO roles, etc.), learning, etc? They're all very different and there's less information on them. I'd like to stay within finance (ideally a more FO role at a hedge fund) and am open to business school. Not looking to go into IB or PE .
PIMCO- FT Superday/Assessment
Is anyone familiar with PIMCO's superdays? I am interviewing with a department that isn't the most technical (isn't Account/Portfolio, more client relationships) and am curious how the interviews and the 'assessment' are. Is the assessment an excel test? If so, what functions/formulas are expected?
Any current or former PIMCO employees out there?
I have an interview there next week, just looking for some general insight on culture and hiring process.
Summer Analyst 2018 programs
Has anyone heard back from T Rowe Price, MFS, or PIMCO about SA apps? Seems like AM firms recruit much later than banks. Are there any other notable SA programs I should look into? In particular, has anyone heard back from PIMCO/ know what their timeline is like? They claim they don't start...
Pimco Superday FT 2018
I had superday for the product analyst 2018 FT position last monday and still haven't heard back? It's been a week and the email during superday said that we should recieve an update (ie. offer or rejection) within 3 to 10 business days. What does this mean? I was under the assumption you hear...
How long does it take to hear back from PIMCO?
I applied in the normal (not accelerated cycle) for PIMCO Product Analyst Full time position. About 2 weeks ago, I received an email after initial resume screening to let them know "Why PIMCO at NewPort Beach". In response to my answer, within 4 business days I received a request for a first round...
PIMCO - What has changed internally in the past few years after their acquisition by Allianz?
Very curious about this. Some reviews on Glassdoor say things like "culture has gotten worse" and "politics are getting more important", but I'm really curious to get some perspective from people in the know, if possible. If anyone was there before the takeover and is still there now (and is somehow...
PIMCO Account Management Analyst versus JP Morgan Private Bank Investor Analyst
Hello all, I have a wonderful problem, I just received two offers for entry level positions in NY . The first one is from PIMCO within their account management team and the second one is with JP Morgan Private bank as an investor analyst. I am not sure which one would be the best for my career. Any...
PIMCO Real Estate Team
Does anyone know culture/comp/reputation of PIMCO 's real estate team (BRAVO funds)? They seem to have raised a ton of money ($1.5B? not sure if they're on/behind schedule for the targeted $3-4B). They're hiring for a few positions right now so curious for anyone's thoughts. Almost every post here...
PIMCO Product Associate Interview
Hi Guys, I have a Product Associate Interview with PIMCO coming up after a phone interview last week. Just wondered if anyone has had experience of the kind of questions are asked for PIMCO's Product group? Heard it's very macro/markets based but that there is also very technical fixed income...
PIMCO Business Development Associate
I have an interview this Thursday at PIMCO and am curious if anyone has any insight to what is on the Excel and written assessment. I do not know VBA programming however am well versed in the other aspects of excel. Please help me if you have some tips as to what to study for this assessment.
PIMCO Product Analyst Interview
Hello: Friday, I have my first interview with PIMCO for their product analyst position (phone interview). I was wondering about the types of questions they ask, and how I should prepare for these questions. Cannot find a detailed discussion on this issue here. Thanks!
How much can AM MDs make?
I came across this WSJ article (linked below) on a PIMCO MD, showing his Aspen mansion with Picasso's on the walls. I knew these guys made big money, but I didn't think they made Picasso-buying money. How much do you think top MDs at AM shops like PIMCO can make?...
Pimco Internal Sales
Hi can anybody shed some light on the Internal Sales position at PIMCO ?
PIMCO Portfolio Analyst Intern Newport Beach or BB IBD NYC
Hey guys, I go to a target school on the east coast. Right now I am deciding between these two offers! Long term plan is to be on the buy-side although I am leaning towards PE at the moment. Which one would you recommend me to take in terms of learning experience? What would the exit opps be for...
PIMCO SA Business Development support phone interview
Does anyone know have any experience working for PIMCO(SoCal office)? What should I do to prepare for the phone interview in terms of technical and behavior questions? They said they would call me regarding this position. What should I be studying to prepare for this?
PIMCO Post Superday
How quickly should i hear back from PIMCO with regards to the superday (was told I would hear back within a week)?
What do CRE analysts/CMBS analysts really do at fixed income shops?
I have seen many postings for CRE analyst/CMBS analyst at buy-side fixed income shops recently (including top buy-side like PIMCO . The language in the postings sounds like they are hiring people who can underwrite mortgages at the property level. For example: "Assist in asset-level credit...
El-Erian OUT at Pimco
Wow. Didn't see this one coming. Mohamed El-Erian has resigned as CEO of Pimco, effective mid-March. Pretty shocking. I wonder what's behind it. He's walking away from the largest (okay, second largest as of November) mutual fund to advise the board of Allianz? It'll be interesting to see what comes...
Pimco communication associate
Anyone ever interviewed for this position? What does the assessment test consist of and how much fixed income knowledge are you expected to know? How were the 2v1 interviews? Any info would be helpful! Thanks!!
Gross Out at PIMCO - $10bn in Withdrawals
Want to hear your thoughts on Bill Gross's exit at PIMCO. Seems sentiment around the office is pretty positive, as his behavior was increasingly erratic. It will be interesting to watch his performance at Janus. It would be great to hear personal stories on Gross if anyone has interacted with him....
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