Senior Investment Fee Associate

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.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

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.

Are you a highly motivated and intellectually curious professional looking to make a significant impact? PIMCO's Client Billing department is seeking a dynamic Senior Associate to join our team of revenue experts.

Our department specializes in three key areas : Billing, Reporting, and Cash Applications, and is responsible for calculating, invoicing, and collecting separate account revenue across all entities.

As a Senior Associate, you will have the unique opportunity to :

• Play a Meaningful Role : Provide superior service to our clients and identify high-impact process improvements that drive business results.
• Utilize Analytical Skills : Handle intricate billing scenarios and leverage data to make informed billing decisions.
• Innovate with Technology : Work on cutting-edge technology projects to develop best-in-class solutions.
• Grow and Lead : Train and mentor team members and serve as an escalation point to resolve discrepancies swiftly.

We value integrity, the ability to thrive under pressure, and a collaborative approach. This opportunity offers an engaging experience where you can immerse yourself in diverse and bespoke tasks with increasingly progressive responsibilities.

As PIMCO continues to evolve, you may encounter new revenue-generating opportunities, allowing you to grow and potentially develop into a subject matter expert within the team.

Location : Newport Beach, CA.

About You : If the following qualities describe you, we want to hear from you!

• Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to deliver on assigned responsibilities by pursuing excellence, impeccable attention to detail, and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, manage deadlines, and support dynamic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• An inquisitive self-starter with the ability to quickly absorb new knowledge and learn new processes, concepts, and skills with ease.
• Ability to balance a sharp focus on details with an awareness of the bigger picture.
• Strong self-awareness and the ability to internalize feedback for continuous personal and professional development.
• High level of responsiveness to inquiries, ensuring clear and timely communication with management regarding any delays or issues.
• Capable of understanding complex scenarios and conveying them in a simplified manner to both internal and external teams.
• Demonstrates initiative in personal and professional development by actively seeking out and participating in internal and external learning opportunities.
• Committed to PIMCO's values : Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence.

Responsibilities : The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Calculate and produce specialized fixed and incentive investment management fee invoices according to the terms of legal agreement(s) of medium to high complexity, approximately 200 per quarter, ensuring impeccable accuracy against established KPIs.
• Provide accurate monthly revenue calculations to our accounting partners for booking into the company's general ledger under tight deadlines and deliver comprehensive variance analysis on month-over-month net accruals for accounts that fall out of tolerance.
• Provide second sign-off on fixed and incentive investment management fee accruals and invoices.
• Collect and analyze internal management reports for accuracy and completeness, performing independent and comprehensive analysis on delta reports.
• Support our clients by responding to and resolving inquiries (both written and verbal) with urgency and precision.
• Minimize financial risks and clarify incentive billing uncertainties by reviewing fee drafts, creating and performing hypothetical calculations, and leading comprehensive discussions.
• Train and mentor team members on all facets of the incentive revenue process.
• Serve as escalation point to Billing Analysts to resolve discrepancies swiftly.
• Maintain a strong knowledge base of our operational processes and procedures, applying them independently and consistently to ensure high quality and efficiency in the work.
• Resolve issues promptly and efficiently, with minimal guidance.
• Continuously improve the accuracy and efficiency of the incentive fee billing process through automation and workflow redesign, leveraging technology for scalable solutions.
• Coordinate with global colleagues in Legal, Account Management, Finance, and other parties to resolve billing issues promptly and efficiently.
• Independently manage and prioritize tasks with minimal guidance; demonstrate ability to handle multiple responsibilities and deliverables simultaneously.
• Identify, escalate, or resolve potential risks.

Position Requirements :

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in mathematics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, accounting and / or operations.
• Strong accounting fundamentals with basic knowledge of financial investment principles and strategies. The ideal applicant will have experience in incentive fee calculations or alternatively, performing quantitative analysis, handling multi-data components, and working with complex formulas.
• Possess intellectual curiosity and strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively and autonomously problem-solve and resourcefully research.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment, balancing numerous priorities, and challenging deadlines.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally and succinctly with all levels, across the firm.
• Works with an elite sense of accountability, integrity, ownership, mentoring and sharing best practices with team members.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications :

Audit and / or Investment Management background.

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus.

Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors.

The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Hourly Rate Range : $37.50 - $43.27

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures.

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