2026 Summer Internship - PhD Quant Research Analyst, Client Solutions & Analytics

PIMCO

Newport Beach, CA

Internship

Intern

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income, founded in 1971 in Newport Beach, California. The company is committed to delivering superior investment returns, solutions, and service to clients through a high-performance inclusive culture that values diverse thinking. PIMCO emphasizes its CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence, and aims to help others succeed while fostering innovation and industry leadership. The 2026 Summer Internship offers PhD candidates the opportunity to engage in quantitative research and client solutions within a collaborative environment at PIMCO's Newport Beach headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Produce innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO's clients.
Publish research pieces on relevant market themes.
Construct bespoke investment solutions and develop platforms and applications to analyze client portfolios.
Collaborate with multiple parts of the firm, including Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management.
Participate in internal and client presentations.
Build research and investment solutions from inception to completion to fit client needs.

Requirements

Ph.D. candidate from a top program in quantitative disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Physics, or Math.
Able to begin full-time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2027 and August 2027.
Enrolled at a university during the Fall 2026 semester (August 2026 - December 2026).
Strong interest and background in quantitative disciplines; 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 preferred.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of asset pricing, economic theory, and optimization methods.
Experience analyzing large data sets.
Proficiency in programming languages like Python, MATLAB, C++.

Qualifications

Enrolled at a university during Fall 2026 semester.
Ph.D. candidate in a quantitative discipline from a top program.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with a transition bonus to assist with relocation.
Participation in PIMCO Fundamentals Training during Week 1.
Involvement in PIMCO's Global Month of Volunteering.
Access to cross-divisional education, networking, and social events.
Guidance and mentorship from supervisors, peer mentors, and senior leaders.
Formal feedback at mid- and end-of-summer reviews.

Working at PIMCO

PIMCO fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture that celebrates diverse thinking. The company values collaboration, openness, responsibility, and excellence, emphasizing helping others succeed, innovation, and industry leadership. It is committed to creating an inclusive, cognitively diverse environment and promotes volunteer efforts and community engagement.

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