Associate/Sr. Associate, APAC Projects and Change

Job description

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. 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. The role supports the delivery of operational and change initiatives across APAC trading desks (Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney). Projects may include new trading initiatives, access to new markets and securities, and operational changes driven by market, regulatory, or technology developments. The role partners closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Operations, Technology, Legal, and Compliance, as well as external service providers, brokers and custodians. This role is well suited for candidates with a strong operations background looking to build on their experience and transition into a project-based role with broader exposure to markets, products, and cross-functional stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid understanding of middle/back-office processes across the trade lifecycle, including execution, funding, confirmation, and settlement. Exposure to APAC markets (e.g., China, India, Korea, Taiwan) is beneficial but not required. Project experience is not mandatory; however, candidates should be comfortable working in a project-driven environment and demonstrate the ability to understand business needs, assess operational impact, and coordinate delivery in collaboration with multiple teams. The role offers high exposure to trading desks and regional market initiatives within a lean, fast-paced team environment. Requirements Business Analysis & Solutioning Analyze and document business requirements, trading/settlement workflows and operational impacts Support shaping of target workflows and controls, working closely with internal teams and external counterparties Gather market insights and validate practical solutions with brokers, custodians, and service providers Project Delivery & Coordination Contribute to end-to-end delivery of APAC initiatives (market, product, and regulatory/operational changes) Track timelines, identify risks and dependencies, and escalate issues as needed Drive follow-ups, track milestones, and support issue resolution Stakeholder Management Coordinate across regional and global stakeholders (PMs, Traders, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance) supporting alignment on requirements, timelines and deliverables. Provide clear and structured updates on progress and issues Market & External Engagement Engage brokers, custodians, and service providers to gather and validate market intelligence, applying insights to refine workflows, identify implementation considerations, and support best practices and operational readiness across initiatives. Qualifications & Attributes 3–5 years’ experience in the investment management industry, with exposure to Operations, Settlements, or Middle Office roles Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle (execution, funding, confirmation, settlement) Working knowledge of key asset classes in Fixed Income, Equities, FX, and Derivatives Strong coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams Familiarity with APAC EM markets (e.g., China, India, Korea, Taiwan) beneficial Strong Excel skills required; exposure to VBA, SQL, Python, and/or automation/AI tools beneficial Comfortable working in a project-based environment; pro-active, adaptable and willing to learn in a dynamic setting Initial Pay From: € 0 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. 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