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
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within PIMCO's Legal & Compliance organization, sitting at the intersection of Investments, Trading, Legal, Compliance, and Technology.
The ACE Guidelines team is responsible for translating complex client mandates, regulatory requirements, and internal investment policies into actionable compliance rules that support portfolio management and trading activities across PIMCO's global investment platform. ACE (Automated Compliance Engine) is PIMCO's proprietary investment compliance platform used to implement and monitor investment guidelines, restrictions, and portfolio requirements.
As a leader within the team, you will partner closely with Portfolio Managers, Trading, Client Servicing, Legal, Product, and Portfolio Compliance teams to interpret investment guidelines, support investment decision-making, and ensure effective governance across client portfolios. You will lead a team of guideline specialists while serving as a key escalation point for complex client, regulatory, and investment-related matters.
This is a business-facing, trading-facing, player-coach role that combines leadership, technical expertise, and broad exposure to PIMCO's investment platform.
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and mentor a team responsible for investment guideline implementation and governance.
Interpret and implement complex client mandates, investment restrictions, and regulatory requirements.
Partner directly with Portfolio Managers and Trading teams to provide guidance on guideline interpretation and investment-related matters.
Collaborate with Client Servicing, Legal, Product, Portfolio Compliance, and Operations teams to operationalize investment discretion language and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the implementation and governance of compliance rules within PIMCO's proprietary ACE platform.
Act as a key escalation point for complex guideline matters, including client-specific restrictions, UCITS requirements, and regulatory interpretations.
Support interactions with clients, custodians, depositaries, and regulators where required.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies across the guidelines function.
Ensure consistency, scalability, and best practices across guideline implementation and governance processes.
Requirements
Essential
7+ years' experience in investment compliance, portfolio compliance, trade compliance, investment operations, investment risk, or a related asset management function.
Experience interpreting, implementing, monitoring, or overseeing investment guidelines, restrictions, and client mandates within an investment management environment.
Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and investment management regulations, including UCITS and/or AIFMD.
Experience partnering with Portfolio Managers, Trading, Legal, Compliance, and client-facing teams to resolve complex guideline, regulatory, or investment-related matters.
Previous people management, leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills coupled with a hands-on, player-coach approach.
Nice to Have
Experience with compliance monitoring platforms such as Charles River, Aladdin, Bloomberg AIM, Sentinel, or similar systems.
Experience supporting fixed income, multi-asset, derivatives, or alternative investment strategies.
Exposure to compliance rule implementation, automation, process improvement, or technology-enabled controls.
Proficiency in SQL, Python, Bloomberg, or business intelligence tools.
CFA, CAIA, MBA, or other relevant industry qualifications.
Additional European language skills, particularly German.
Why Join PIMCO?
Lead a high-impact team supporting one of the world's leading active investment managers.
Work directly with Portfolio Managers, Trading Desks, Legal, Compliance, and senior stakeholders globally.
Gain exposure to complex investment strategies, client mandates, and regulatory frameworks.
Play a critical role in supporting investment decision-making and portfolio governance.
Drive strategic initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field)
- 7+ years of experience in investment compliance, asset management, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of global equity and fixed income markets, including derivatives
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis
- Demonstrated leadership with ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
- Strong judgment, integrity, and commitment to high-quality, accurate output
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience negotiating, interpreting, and implementing investment guidelines in a compliance system
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (Investment Company Act of 1940, UCITS, AIFMD)
- Experience with Bloomberg, SQL, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Business Objects)
- CFA designation (or progress), MBA, or JD
- Additional language skills (e.g., German)
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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.
