Senior Associate, Code of Ethics

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.

Position Description

PIMCO, a global leader in fixed income and alternative investment strategies, is expanding its capabilities in the private fund space. We are seeking a Compliance Senior Associate to join our corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, CA. This role is essential to supporting the Code of Ethics compliance program by overseeing employee personal trading and outside business activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding PIMCO's high ethical standards. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at navigating complex compliance issues while collaborating with employees at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct conflicts of interest reviews, including for personal trading, outside business activities, proxy voting, corporate action consents, and charitable contribution requests
• Monitor personal trading activity, political contributions, and Section 16 regulatory filings for fund insiders
• Generate compliance reports for internal teams, clients, and PIMCO fund boards
• Engage with employees across all levels on compliance matters and manage inquiries related to personal trading and ethics policies
• Maintain personal trading systems, manage compliance certifications, and oversee restricted trading lists
• Facilitate new employee onboarding and assist with compliance projects, including technology enhancements and proposing policy updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in compliance monitoring, particularly personal trading and political contributions, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, PivotTables) and Word
• Strong knowledge of securities and investment products
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Self-directed, proactive, and solution-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High discretion, integrity, and alignment with PIMCO's ethical standards
• Adaptable with a growth mindset and strong problem-solving abilities

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