ETF Account Manager - Strategic 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

PIMCO's US Global Wealth Management (GWM) division is seeking an ETF Account Manager (AM) to join our ETF distribution team. PIMCO currently manages over $36 billion across 27 ETFs in the US and is recognized as a leader and innovator in active fixed income ETFs. As the premier active fixed income manager globally, we are committed to expanding our ETF business to establishing a dominant presence in this market. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team within a rapidly growing segment of GWM, building on the success of our established ETF franchise. We are actively enhancing our platform to support new product launches and engage with a diverse range of GWM clients, including wirehouse advisors, independent advisors, and registered investment advisors (RIAs).

As an ETF Account Manager, you will be part of a team-oriented distribution effort focused on growing PIMCO's ETF business. Specifically, you will concentrate on platform placement and model sales within the U.S. wealth market. You will be responsible for growing PIMCO's ETF business by targeting TAMPs, home office model portfolios, and establishing new strategic partnerships. In addition to generating sales directly and collaborating with PIMCO's existing distribution team, you will play a crucial role in the development of PIMCO's evolving distribution system. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional sales skills, ETF expertise, strong collaboration abilities, and a deep understanding of the financial advisory landscape.

About You

If the following qualities resonate with you, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At PIMCO, we offer a dynamic work environment where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact:

• 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.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and establish new partnerships to grow PIMCO's ETF model business with TAMPs, broker-dealers, FinTech platforms, and commercial RIAs.

• Collaborate with existing and new strategic accounts to enhance PIMCO ETF allocations in home office models.

• Develop marketing and sales campaigns to drive PIMCO ETF model business with existing partners and clients.

• Partner with GWM colleagues across sales, strategic accounts, models, etc., to advocate for ETF-focused initiatives while navigating complex relationships.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of PIMCO's products, platforms, themes, initiatives, markets, strategies, and policies.

• Represent PIMCO ETFs at industry and client events.

• Comply with travel, expense reimbursement policies, and provide timely activity reporting.

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

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

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; CFA, CPA designations, and/or an MBA are a plus.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an ETF client-facing role (external, hybrid, or national accounts).

• Experience with broker-dealer home office ETF contacts is desirable.

• Thorough knowledge of the TAMP and model landscape.

• Existing relationships with key prospects and clients

• Extensive knowledge of the ETF ecosystem.

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to contribute to ETF distribution growth.

• Solid financial services background with knowledge of investment trends and home office platforms.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to engage key partners, present sales materials, and convey technical product information.

• Exceptional client engagement skills with a history of achieving high levels of client satisfaction and building strong, lasting relationships.

• Possession of Series 7 and 63 licenses required.

• Clean U-4 record.

• Willingness to travel extensively as required.

• Self-starter, ability to work within the firm's demanding and highly focused environment.

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