Account Manager, Defined Contribution – Key Accounts

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.

Position Description

The Retirement/Defined Contribution Distribution business within PIMCO is responsible for developing, servicing, and growing assets under management within the U.S. retirement market.  We are seeking an Account Manager, Defined Contribution – Key Accounts with established client and consultant relationships, and strong industry contacts.  In this role, you will provide investment coverage for the platform distribution, product, and research teams.  Additionally, you will support both institutional and the retirement sales team client-facing professionals to strengthen relationships with key accounts and expand our footprint with DC Platform relationships.

General responsibilities include developing and executing business plans to increase shelf space for PIMCO strategies on key DC platforms, engaging with platform distribution leaders to position PIMCO strategies, and providing expertise on market trends, plan design, and solutions. Additionally, this role supports the development of marketing and servicing materials to retain and grow assets.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with and receive input from client facing teams (both Institutional and Retirement Sales) to develop and implement business plans aimed at increasing shelf space for PIMCO strategies on key DC platforms, aligning with client demand to drive revenue growth.

• Engage with platform distribution business leaders to understand and achieve strategic growth goals, positioning PIMCO’s off-the-self and custom strategies for participation.   

• Support platform client service and research teams in reviewing PIMCO strategies used in DC plans, ensuring they maintain good standing on distribution platforms.

• Provide expertise on DC landscape, including market trends, plan design, and solutions. Communicate themes that align supportive of PIMCO thought leadership and position new solutions.

• Offer field support to DC Service Provider wholesalers and client service representatives.

• Coordinate with PIMCO colleagues to close new business opportunities.

• Identify market opportunities and contribute to the development of new products and strategies.

• Assist in creating DC-specific marketing and servicing materials to support asset retention and growth. 

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of PIMCO’s products, platforms, themes, initiatives, markets, strategies, and policies of our clients and partner firms.

• Ensure the highest level of compliance with all industry standards, client firm requirements, and PIMCO policies, including adherence to all legislative and regulatory requirements.

• Comply with all travel and expense reimbursement and activity reporting in a timely manner.

Support PIMCO Business Objectives

• Provide feedback to PIMCO management on product demand, sales trends, and client satisfaction. 

• Seek opportunities to contribute to PIMCO beyond the daily remit of your role, strive to be an exceptional colleague.

• Represent PIMCO as needed at national, regional, and local conferences and training events.

• Fully embrace and seek professional development and educational opportunities sponsored by PIMCO.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required. 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an external client-facing sales or business development role in the DC space, with a strong network established industry contacts and established client and consultant relationships. 

• Possession of FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses is required.  Series 3 must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.

• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and advisor-led DC landscape, including investor requirements and preferences related to DC plans.

• Extensive understanding of DC intermediary distribution.

• Strong knowledge of DC trends, plan design, competitors, capital markets, and economic factors.

• Proven entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to client service and excellence, capable of developing and deepening client relationships.

Professional Skills Requirements

• Relationship-Building: Proven ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing effective engagement with diverse audiences. Composed under pressure, you build credibility and trust through consistent behavior, high integrity, and sound judgment.

• Exceptional Organizational Skills and Resourcefulness: Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating outstanding organizational and project management capabilities. Strong critical thinking, analytical, and quantitative skills enable you to solve problems creatively and resourcefully. You think strategically, navigate ambiguity, and proactively advance projects and initiatives.

• Adaptability and Collaboration: Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adept at managing shifting priorities and ambiguity. You build positive relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams. Your emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience empower you to handle unstructured processes and demanding responsibilities successfully.

• Integrity and Continuous Learning: Your actions reflect high ethical standards and integrity, earning you credibility and trust. You are intellectually curious and committed to professional development, staying informed about industry trends. You contribute positively to the work environment and organizational culture, aligning with our core values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence.

• Results-Driven: Self-motivated and dedicated to achieving excellence, you demonstrate attention to detail and accountability. Your intellectual curiosity and commitment to professional growth drive your interest in staying ahead of emerging trends in the industry.

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.

Salary Range: $ 205,000.00 - $ 240,000.00

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