2027 Summer Intern - Trade Support Analyst

2027 Summer Internship – Trade Support Analyst, US  

Internship positions are located at PIMCO’s Newport Beach, CA Headquarters. 

You’re eligible to apply if you:  

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree 

• Must be able to begin full time employment from a PIMCO office between January 2028 – August 2028 

• Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027 – December 2027) 

• Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) at an accredited 4-year college or university 

• Are business proficient in English 

You’ll excel as a Trade Support Analyst Intern if you: 

• Exhibit strong fundamental understanding of financial markets, macroeconomics, and investment finance 

• Possess outstanding analytical skills with the ability to function efficiently and problem-solve in a fast paced and time-critical environment 

• Show outstanding communication skills which enable you to operate in a complex financial and mathematical environment     

• Show the following traits: ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high energy, self-starter, accountable, humble 

• Have undertaken finance, fixed income, and/or capital markets coursework (recommended but not required) 

• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Excel-based calculations, presenting data in the accurate format, simple macro builds, using Excel functions to analyze data) 

• Have demonstrated curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes     

See yourself as a Trade Support Analyst Intern: 

You’ll serve in a dynamic role alongside Associates on the team, providing key support across Portfolio Management and Trading desks.   

Trade Support Analysts directly support Associates, Traders, and Portfolio Managers. They build relationships internally with Account Managers, Product Managers, Legal and Compliance counterparts, Operations teams, and other Portfolio Associate teams across the firm’s global offices. On a day-to-day basis, Trade Support Analyst use their mathematical and fixed income training to actively monitor portfolios to assist Portfolio Managers in managing risk and client assets. Trade Support Analysts are routinely encouraged to provide creative solutions and develop key tools  to support the Portfolio Management team. 

You’ll develop meaningful partnerships through cross-department training and a collaborative team project. Throughout the course of the summer, you’ll be encouraged to showcase an understanding of advanced fixed income concepts and general portfolio management concepts, while operating in a collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities of the role include: 

• Ensuring investment objectives are implemented across portfolios in scope  

• Monitoring portfolio positions versus client guidelines in concert with Compliance team 

• Coordinating with Portfolio Management on re-balancing of portfolios  

• Utilizing proprietary risk systems for monitoring of portfolio exposures 

• Assisting in account transitions and cash flow management 

• Conducting performance and attribution analyses 

• Responding to ad hoc requests from the Portfolio Management team 

While our eligibility requirements are not flexible, we encourage you to apply even if you do not possess 100% of the desired skills outlined above. 

The PIMCO Internship Experience:  

• The PIMCO Internship is a 10-week program that runs from early June to mid-August, 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 will gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools from day one, with training and resources that help build future ready skills and make an impact from the start 

• 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 

• Want to learn more? Hear about The PIMCO Internship Experience from past interns 

• As a PIMCO intern, you’ll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations 

What to expect during the interview process:  

• After we receive your application, we will conduct an initial review of your resume   

• If you are selected to move forward, you will take a cognitive assessment and have the opportunity to showcase your interests, skills, and personality by completing a one-way video interview   

• Once you complete the assessment and one-way video interview, you will have a final round of live interviews via video conference. These interviews typically include both behavioral and technical questions 

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