PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.
Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.
Job description
PIMCO is seeking to recruit a Portfolio Manager/Trader focused on EM Asia rates and currency markets. This individual should be able to add value in alternative/RV strategies as well as traditional strategies. The position will be based in Singapore
Major Responsibilities
Execute trades across multiple underlying physical and derivative instruments in EM Asia rates and currency
Formulate PIMCO's investment strategies in EM Asia rates and currency markets, and generate alpha for a broad set of PIMCO's client portfolios, including liquid alternative/RV portfolios
Coordinate with other portfolio managers, traders and sovereign analysts in Asia and global EM teams for alpha generation
Aid in building out infrastructure/processes for Asian traded markets
Position Requirements
Demonstrated ability to generate profitable ideas/strategies in EM Asia macro space and execute trades to enhance portfolio returns and mitigate risk
Experience (or knowledge) of portfolio management, broadly including experience in rates, currencies and derivatives, as well as a firm macro-economic foundation
Strong academic credentials and achievement
Demonstrated experience working as a team player in an organization
Desired experience may come from sell or buy side (including hedge funds) or both
Critical Competencies for Success
Generate alpha in Asia markets under different market environments
A keen intellect and strong quantitative skills, demonstrated through an ability to recognize inter-related market opportunities and develop strategies for capturing such opportunities
Understanding of macro-economics, the drivers of economic trends, and local market technical and dynamics
Ability to work across the organization in a collaborative manner
Strong communication skills, internally and externally
Bachelor degree required/advanced degree a plus
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