2027 Summer Intern - Alternatives Investment Operations Intern

About the role

PIMCO is seeking an Alternatives Investment Operations Intern to support the smooth operation of PIMCO’s alternatives business across relevant funds and accounts. The position offers hands-on experience with AI-powered tools and a comprehensive learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Support trade execution, settlement, and lifecycle events for alternatives transactions across debt, private equity, real estate, and other non-traditional assets
• Assist with the setup, maintenance, and validation of alternative investment assets, legal entities, counterparty details, and related reference data
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Legal, Compliance, Finance, custodians, trustees, administrators, and other internal and external partners to resolve operational issues and support timely execution
• Contribute to initiatives that improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, reduce risk, and enhance the scalability of PIMCO’s alternatives platform

Requirements

Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027 – December 2027)

Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) at an accredited 4-year college or university

Business proficient in English

Qualifications

• Enjoy working collaboratively across the organization to resolve issues
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-refined communications skills. Can articulate ideas and strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously

Skills

• Knowledge of loan-based products, private equity and/or real estate
• Legal and/or compliance experience
• Product and/or project management related experience
• Demonstrated curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes

Benefits

The PIMCO Internship is a 10-week program that runs from early June to mid-August, with the expectation that you will be available for the full duration of the program.

You’ll participate in PIMCO Fundamentals Training, Global Month of Volunteering, and various cross-divisional education, networking & social events.

You’ll receive feedback at mid- and end-of-summer as part of a formal review process to keep you on the path to meeting your summer goals.

The PIMCO Internship Experience includes competitive compensation, a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations, and a chance to learn from experienced professionals.