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.
PIMCO is seeking a detail‑oriented and collaborative Carried Interest & Compensation professional to support the ongoing delivery and evolution of the firm’s carried interest programs, while also providing analytical and operational support across core compensation processes. This role sits within the Compensation and Carried Interest function and partners closely with Legal, Tax, Finance, Accounting, HR, and external providers.
This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys working with complex data, engaging with senior stakeholders, supporting and enhancing operational processes, and contributing to high‑impact compensation programs in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing delivery of carried interest programs, including maintaining participant information, allocations, vesting schedules, and related records
- Coordinate the preparation and distribution of carried interest materials in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel
- Support participant onboarding and offboarding activities related to carried interest programs
- Assist with reporting, reconciliations, and audit support related to carried interest data and processes
- Oversee the carried interest system and related data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability
- Provide analytical and operational support across compensation processes, including offer review, market analysis, job architecture, and year‑end compensation cycles
- Prepare compensation analyses and supporting materials for HR and business stakeholders
- Support compensation data management, reporting, and system maintenance (e.g., Workday, Decusoft, or similar tools)
- Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, accurate, and well‑managed execution of compensation‑related activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field
- 3–6+ years of carried interest experience required, including hands‑on involvement with participant data, allocations, vesting, and related processes
- Experience in compensation, Total Rewards, Finance, or HR functions a plus
- Experience within financial services, asset management, or alternative investments strongly preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrates a results-driven approach and a proactive attitude, consistently taking initiative to support business and team objectives.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data and documentation
- Strong ethical integrity, sound judgment, and dedication to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working across multiple systems
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to equity or long‑term incentive programs in addition to carried interest
- Experience with compensation or HR systems (e.g., Workday, Decusoft, PFA or similar platforms)
- Familiarity with private markets compensation structures
Salary Range: $ 145,500.00 - $ 192,000.00
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field
- 3-6+ years of carried interest experience
- Experience in compensation, Total Rewards, Finance, or HR functions
- Experience within financial services, asset management, or alternative investments
- Strong attention to detail managing complex data
- Advanced Excel skills
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with substantial vacation at hire and additional time accruing with tenure. Time away is regarded as a highly important part of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, complemented by wellness options such as on-site fitness and health savings accounts. These offerings are consistently characterized as strong.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include 401(k) matching and Roth 401(k), with an employee stock purchase program available alongside tax-advantaged accounts. The breadth of long-term financial benefits is emphasized as a strength.
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What We Do
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.
