2026 MBA / MFE Intern Portfolio Management Associate

Portfolio Management Associate

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives regardless of shifting marketing conditions. As active investors, our goal is not just to find opportunities, but to create them. To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission : delivering superior investment returns, solutions, and service to our clients.

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 Portfolio Management Associate is responsible for supporting the development, presentation, and execution of investment strategies across various sectors that are part of our overall investment strategy. The most important function of this role is to maximize return consistent with client objectives. Other functions of this role include :

• Developing, presenting, and executing thoughtful trading strategies to achieve specific objectives and / or recommend alternative strategies in order to optimize investment performance over the long run.
• Preparing daily research notes and frequent market updates on news and trading levels.
• Participating in the development of the firm's short- and long-term financial forecasts, as well as the strategies on which they are based.
• Supporting account managers by updating existing account base on market conditions, philosophy, process, and performance.

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The PIMCO Internship Program runs between Monday, June 8 Friday, August 14, 2026, with the expectation that you will be available for the full duration of the program. During Week 1, you'll participate in PIMCO Fundamentals Training, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and relationships that will prepare you for success. Alongside your colleagues, participate in PIMCO's Global Month of Volunteering, developed to heighten the impact of our employees' worldwide volunteer efforts. Join us for a variety of cross-divisional education, networking & social events! Your supervisor, peer mentor, senior leaders and team offer guidance and mentorship throughout the summer. You'll receive feedback at mid- and end-of-summer as part of a formal review process to keep you on the path to meeting your summer goals. As a PIMCO intern, you'll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations.

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PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, cognitively diverse environment.