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Associate

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.

The Alternative Funds at PIMCO total approximately $150+ billion across multiple strategies and multiple vehicle types (hedge fund and private equity). The Alternatives Funds Finance Team runs the overall financial accounting and control, tax structuring and compliance, operations, and investment partner and third party service provider oversight. The Team works directly with Product Management, Account Management and Portfolio Management groups of PIMCO and reports to the Executive Office.

The Team is seeking to add a dynamic professional with strong investment company and/or alternative asset accounting experience to the Financial Control Team. This team member will be responsible for the finance and accounting of illiquid investment activity across our Private Equity and Hedge Funds. The role is an extension of the existing team, providing direct support for investment activity, along with a broader responsibility for accounting and reporting for Alternative Funds. The illiquid investments include commercial and residential real estate equity and debt, bank loans, residential whole loans, subordinated debt, and preferred and common equity in privately-held companies, as well as structured products and other unique securities. The role requires a highly proficient accountant with alternatives experience and product exposure to handle the complexities of diversified hybrid funds. The PIMCO Alternatives business continues to evolve and the right resource is needed to handle this change and control for information requirements to meet the ever growing demands of both internal and external partners. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing team at one of the largest asset managers in the world.

Responsibilities

Support the investment closing process for illiquid assets focusing on the functions of finance, treasury, accounting and reporting. Collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple partners, including portfolio management, tax and legal professionals; in addition to the fund controller, operations team and administrator
Monitor and maintain illiquid investments for financial accounting and reporting, including complex security accounting and income recognition, valuation and performance.
Work with the tax and legal teams to assist in the design and set-up of investment structures for private equity, real estate and other illiquid investments
Communicate effectively with the fund accounting administrator and other partners to identify and seek issues as they materialize
Lead the structured financing waterfall process, which involves coordination among the asset and financing portfolio management team, financing counterparties, agent banks, and fund administrator. Collateral primarily consists of residential and consumer whole loans.
Handle the fund treasury and projecting future fund cash flows for the liquidity management process (including, capital calls, distributions and coordination with the financing team)
Contribute to the quarterly close process for certain Alternative Funds with exposure to both public and private investments across commercial, residential and specialty finance asset classes
Contribute to the financial information for key client deliverables (investor reports, capital statements and annual audited financial statements)
Contribute to the management and oversight the funds’ administrator through SLAs/critical metrics and site visits
Assist with fund expense process and oversight
Contribute to the external audit, regulatory reporting and other reporting requirements
Oversee the completion of various regulatory, debt covenant compliance, and other reporting requirements
Utilize internal and external resources to respond to client, prospective client, and client consultant requests for information in a timely and accurate manner
Lead the coordination and project management of various Alternative Funds Finance team projects and initiatives

Position requirements

Target range of 3-4 years of experience in financial accounting, audit or finance function for an alternative investment manager with exposure to credit, real estate, private equity funds or hedge funds
Ability to implement accounting and reporting for investment structures for different asset classes
Desire to understand transaction process flows and requirements and develop processes to tackle complexities as they arise
Exposure to private equity and hedge fund structures
Experience with external audit processes and procedures
Knowledge of accounting principles including US GAAP and Investment Company Accounting
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
Active or Desired CPA license

Required candidate personal characteristics

Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Good quantitative/analytical and problem solving skills
Highly organized, proficient at time management / project management
Keen desire to learn and quickly absorbs new knowledge
Excellent written /verbal communication skills
Balance a sharp focus on details with an awareness of the bigger picture
Cultivate a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed /require

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Salary Range: $ 80,000.00 - $ 116,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

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