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.
Overview
Join PIMCO’s Compliance team as a strategic leader to provide oversight across critical elements of the firm’s compliance program. As a Senior Vice President, you will drive innovation, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and partner closely with senior firm leadership. This role offers the opportunity to influence firm-wide strategy, mentor top talent, and engage directly with clients to communicate PIMCO’s compliance vision.
Responsibilities
Lead and Innovate: Drive the evolution of compliance policies and controls, anticipating regulatory trends and aligning with business priorities.
Global Collaboration: Partner with Compliance teams across regions to ensure consistency and deliver program enhancements.
Risk Leadership: Proactively identify, assess, and resolve conflicts of interest and other compliance risks.
Executive Reporting: Deliver comprehensive updates on compliance program status to senior Legal and Compliance leadership.
Strategic Initiatives: Manage and execute projects that strengthen PIMCO’s compliance framework and operational resilience.
Team Development: Inspire and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred). Advanced credentials (JD, CFA, or equivalent) highly valued.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years in compliance within a large, diverse investment management firm.
Expertise implementing compliance programs under Rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act.
At least 5 years of leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibility.
Compliance Expertise: Proven experience across key compliance areas, including code of ethics, personal trade surveillance, electronic communications monitoring (e-comms), political contributions, and proxy voting.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of global equity and fixed income markets, including bonds, equities, and derivatives.
Skills & Attributes:
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with high integrity and ethical standards.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and adaptability.
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Salary Range: $ 215,000.00 - $ 260,000.00
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.
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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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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.
