2025 PhD Summer Intern Quant Research Analyst, Client Solutions & Analytics, US

PIMCO - Newport Beach, CA

Full-time - Intern

Newport Beach, CA

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The 2025 PhD Summer Intern - Quant Research Analyst position at PIMCO is designed for Ph.D. candidates in quantitative disciplines to engage in client analytics and contribute to innovative research and investment solutions. Interns will collaborate with various teams to produce research pieces, develop analytical platforms, and present findings to clients, all while gaining valuable experience in a high-performance, inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Produce innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO's clients.
• Publish research pieces on relevant market themes and construct bespoke investment solutions.
• Develop platforms and applications to analyze client portfolios.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management teams.
• Participate in internal and client presentations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. candidate from a top program in quantitative disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Physics, or Math.
• Strong interest and background in quantitative disciplines, with knowledge of asset pricing, economic theory, and optimization methods preferred.
• Formal training in empirical research, especially time series and panel data econometrics.
• Experience analyzing large data sets is preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with public speaking and presenting research findings.
• Hands-on creative thinking skills to build research and investment solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Transition bonus for relocation
• PIMCO Fundamentals Training
• Networking and social events
• Mentorship from supervisors and senior leaders
• Feedback through formal review process