Quantitative Research Analyst

PIMCO - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Quantitative Research Analyst position at PIMCO involves joining the Portfolio Management Analytics team to develop and enhance an analytics platform that provides pre-trade and risk valuations across the fixed income universe. The role requires a strong background in C++ development and a passion for innovation in computing techniques, with a focus on large-scale software architecture and production releases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the analytics platform for pre-trade and risk valuations.
• Handle large scale software architecture and production releases primarily in C++.
• Work extensively with high performance computing, cloud computing, messaging, and caching.
• Ensure robustness in system and production releases.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail while rapidly developing code.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a hard science/engineering field.
• 5-10 years of professional experience with large-scale analytics systems in top-tier financial firms.
• Extensive programming skills in C++ (STL, boost, design pattern, modern C++).
• Experience with integration across multiple languages, such as boost-python.
• Results-driven with a strong attention to detail and high-quality standards.
• Adaptive and able to quickly comprehend requirements and translate them into software and systems.

Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $187,000 to $265,000.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.