Senior Alternatives Product Strategist

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General Information Ref #: 30299 Employee Type: Full Time Location: London Date published: 03-Sep-2021 About Us: We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $2.2 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 3,070 employees in 22 offices globally. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.PIMCO is one of the world's premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment. Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertise to our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets. We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to an inclusive culture that engages in our global communities. Position Description: PIMCO's Real Estate investing activity spans all four quadrants of Global Real Estate markets (public and private, debt and equity). In October 2020, PIMCO assumed the leadership and oversight of Allianz Real Estate. This partnership has built one of the world's largest and most diversified Commercial Real Estate platforms, managing more than $100 billion in core, core-plus, value-add and opportunistic real estate assets, both equity and debt, with a robust footprint across the US, EMEA and APAC.Position Responsibilities:A well-established pillar of PIMCO's business has been the Product Strategy group (previously called Product Management), that sits between Portfolio Management and Account Management. The role of the Product Strategist group spans product development, structuring, distribution strategy, marketing, sales and investors reporting. The Alternative Strategy group performs this role exclusively for PIMCO's alternative investment strategies. The London team, which has been in place for more than 8 years, is fully integrated into the global team, but also has responsibility for developing and supporting the Alternative business in EMEA, spanning the set of alternatives strategies. The successful candidate will have a depth and breadth of experience and detailed knowledge in one or more of the following strategies: alternative credit, private credit, real estate or hedge funds.While responsibilities are multifaceted, it is encouraged that the Alternatives Strategist will focus efforts in the following areas:Working with functional specialist groups across the firm to drive the further development of PIMCO's alternatives business and range of offeringsPartner with business leaders and investment teams across PIMCO to execute on distribution strategyServe as a proxy for portfolio managers in speaking to clients and consultants about PIMCO's alternatives strategies Position Requirements: 10+ years of professional experience, a majority of which spent in alternatives, and track-record developing business. Deep knowledge of alternative investment strategies and private fund documentation, is a key requirement.Strong presentation skills, both verbal and written are important, as are abilities to navigate systems and work efficiently in Excel. A solid grounding in fixed income and a CFA or similar qualification are important.This professional will have specific alternatives industry knowledge and strong technical acumen, with an understanding of the investor landscape, though specific investor relationships are not required.Ideal candidate will possess:Strong communication skills required, with experience speaking credibly and clearly with regard to alternative investments.Outstanding work ethic, high personal standards, organized.Intelligence, a low-ego, ambition and team-oriented collaborative approach.Ability to work effectively across cultures, functions and geographies.European language skills a positive, but not required.Leadership skills:Provide leadership for junior members of the team and gain respect from senior team and constituent peers.Confidence, competence and assertiveness working in a team environment with a range of highly intelligent, professionally driven and results-oriented professionals.Capable of articulating sophisticated ideas, both verbally and in writing, clearly and in a straightforward manner.High emotional intelligence and humility in order to work with internal stakeholders to ensure the business is executing on plan.Fits into PIMCO and adapts to the firm's culture, bringing an appropriate level of credibility and resolve to the platform. Benefits: PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include:Medical, dental, and vision coverageLife insurance and travel coverage401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employmentWork/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programsCommunity involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office < Back to search results