2027 Summer Intern

PIMCO

About the Role

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income. This is a 2027 Summer Internship – Masters Quant Research Analyst position within Client Solutions & Analytics, located at PIMCO’s Newport Beach, CA Headquarters. The internship is a 10-week program running from early June to mid-August.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on innovative research in asset allocation, portfolio optimization, trading signals, asset returns and valuation.
• Contributing to highly customized asset allocation and portfolio construction studies for key clients.
• Designing, developing, and improving the suite of client analytics models and applications.
• Publishing research pieces on relevant market themes.
• Constructing bespoke investment solutions.
• Developing platforms and applications to better analyze client portfolios.
• Collaborating with Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management.
• Participating in internal and client presentations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Quantitative master’s degree in financial engineering or other technically demanding programs such as theoretical physics or math.
• Ability to begin full-time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2028 – August 2028.
• Enrollment at a university during the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027 – December 2027).
• Business proficiency in English.
• Strong interest in:
• Finance theory (especially portfolio theory and asset pricing)
• Econometrics (particularly time series)
• Data science and machine learning
• Excellent programming skills (preferably Python).
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Good exposure to and knowledge of financial markets.
• Demonstrated curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in work or school projects.
• Strong quantitative background.
• Excellent public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Quantitative master’s degree in financial engineering or other technically demanding programs such as theoretical physics or math.
• Must be able to begin full time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2028 – August 2028.
• Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027 – December 2027).
• Business proficiency in English.
• Strong interest in finance theory (especially portfolio theory and asset pricing), econometrics (particularly time series), and data science and machine learning.
• Excellent programming skills (preferably Python).
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Good exposure to and knowledge of financial markets.
• Demonstrate curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes.
• Strong quantitative background as well as excellent public speaking skills.

The PIMCO Internship Experience

• 10-week program from early June to mid-August.
• PIMCO Fundamentals Training in Week 1.
• Participation in PIMCO's Global Month of Volunteering.
• Cross-divisional education, networking & social events.
• Guidance and mentorship from supervisor, peer mentor, senior leaders, and team.
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered tools from day one.
• Formal review process with feedback at mid- and end-of-summer.
• Competitive compensation and a transition bonus.