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.
Job Description
The Purpose at PIMCO Program Manager role at PIMCO offers resourceful self-starters the opportunity to learn and be challenged. This is a fast-paced environment which requires a high degree of professionalism, organisation, and detail orientation, coupled with the ability to multitask and prioritize. We encourage and appreciate taking initiative and taking ownership, plus bringing forth creative ideas. We are looking for team-oriented candidates who are highly professional and value diversity in their everyday workload.
The Purpose at PIMCO Program Manager will be based in London and report to the Senior Vice President in Newport Beach, California with a dotted line to the Head of Marketing in EMEA, based in London. The Programme Manager will be instrumental in overseeing and leading our giving and employee volunteering programmes in EMEA, namely in London, Munich, Dublin, Milan, Zurich, Madrid and Paris.
The role will also support liaison with key stakeholders including senior leadership in EMEA.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manage PIMCO's European Charity partnerships
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and processing of regional Purpose at PIMCO budgets and contracts
* Provide updates to the EMEA Foundation Board at regular intervals throughout the year
* Project manage volunteer events and campaigns from start to finish including, but not limited to: planning, logistics, legalities, communication, recruitment, fundraising, etc.; partner with the London, Munich, Dublin, Milan, Zurich, Madrid and Paris teams on initiatives
* In charge of event and budget calendar for Purpose at PIMCO activities Draft internal and external communications for Purpose at PIMCO, such as any newsletters, annual report, and website; work to support and plan compelling internal communications and internal/external events
* Lead Board Placement Programme in EMEA
* Promote the firm's regional pro bono opportunities
* Conduct research and attend industry conferences on relevant topics as needed
* Track metrics for programmes as needed for internal measurement and reporting
* Develop close working relationships with a variety of internal teams globally such as Marketing, HR, and Facilities; liaise across internal departments and channels
* Support and advance the firm's global Purpose at PIMCO strategy including helping to develop new initiatives with accompanying business case justification
* Represent the firm at external volunteer functions and possible benefit events
* Conduct presentations about the firm's Purpose at PIMCO programme(s) for employees upon request
Requirements
* Passion for corporate citizenship
* Strong analytical and organisational skills
* Ability to be resourceful, creative and maintain flexibility
* Strategic thinker with outstanding written and verbal communications skills
* Skilled at engaging and motivating employees at all levels
* Exceptional planning and project management skills plus a get-it-done attitude. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
* A diplomatic, relationship builder with strong professional presence and demonstrated ability to influence others. Strong interpersonal skills a must.
* Ability to counsel executives regarding program content and delivery
* Positive, professional, with ability to thrive in high-pressure situations and environment
* Candidate must exhibit resilience and be adaptable to change
* Effective decision-making skills; can choose a course of action among various options involving uncertainty or risk
* Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Level of autonomy: Previous experience is a necessity as is self-sufficiency and the ability to manage own workload. Candidate will need to be flexible to take on the ad-hoc delegation of broader responsibilities as required.
* Education: Minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent preferred
Work Experience
* Solid knowledge and experience of the community investment field
* Previous experience in a similar corporate/charitable role
* Experience of managing community investment events and programmes
* Expertise in managing databases, analyzing data and producing reports
Language
* Fluency in English essential
* Ability to speak in German or Italian would be a plus
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. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.
Applicants with Disabilities
PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
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