2027 MBA Summer Intern – Strategist, Product Strategy Group, APAC

2027 MBA Summer Intern – Strategist, Product Strategy Group, APAC 

Internship positions are located at PIMCO’s Singapore Office. Candidates must be fluent in English to apply for all roles 

You’re eligible to apply if you: 

• Pursuing an MBA in Finance and Economics or a related quantitative field from an accredited business school, or an equivalent advanced degree. 

• Must be able to begin full-time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2028 – August 2028 

• Must be enrolled in an accredited MBA program with an expected graduaation date of December 2027 – June 2028   

Product Strategy Group 

Strategists serve as strategy experts responsible for the development and oversight of the wide-variety of PIMCO’s investment product areas such as credit, emerging markets, alternatives, mortgages, sovereign bonds, structured products, absolute return, inflation-linked, long duration, and derivative-based products. Strategists take a lead role in the development of new investment strategies and ongoing support of existing strategies. Strategists work closely with portfolio managers on the development of new investment strategies and often serve as a portfolio manager surrogate in business development and marketing initiatives, including participation in conferences and road shows. In addition, Strategists actively contribute to the Firm’s overall investment strategy and economic outlook development process. Successful Strategists are seamlessly able to blend commercial, client-facing capabilities with deep technical knowledge of markets and investments. 

Career Development, Training and Mentoring 

Every intern begins their summer with a formal week of training. The PIMCO Fundamentals training program will provide you with the skills, knowledge and relationships that will prepare you to succeed in your internship. Your informal training will continue throughout the summer at PIMCO – everyday, in a perpetual learning environment. In addition, you will be teamed with a seasoned professional who offers guidance and mentorship throughout the internship. 

Desired candidates should possess the following characteristics: 

• Passion for financial markets and investment strategies 

• Entrepreneurial, with results orientation and desire to make contributions to the growth of the Firm 

• Ability to articulate ideas/strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing 

• Strong presentation skills 

• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization, including with senior level management 

• Strong analytical ability 

• Ethical, team-oriented, organized, flexible, high-energy, self-starter, accountable, humble 

• A connection to the region, with Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, or other Asian language skills appreciated but not required 

• Demostrate curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes 

While our eligibility requirements are not flexible, we encourage you to apply even if you do not possess 100% of the desired skills outlined above. 

The PIMCO Internship Experience:  

• 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    

• During Week 1, you’ll participate in PIMCO Fundamentals Training, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and relationships that will prepare you for success 

• Alongside your colleagues, participate in PIMCO's Global Month of Volunteering, developed to heighten the impact of our employees' worldwide volunteer efforts 

• Join us for a variety of cross-divisional education, networking & social events! 

• Your supervisor, peer mentor, senior leaders and team offer guidance and mentorship throughout the summer 

• You will gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools from day one, with training and resources that help build future ready skills and make an impact from the start 

• 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 

Want to learn more? Hear about The PIMCO Internship Experience from past interns 

• As a PIMCO intern, you’ll receive competitive compensation, along with a transition bonus to help with relocation to one of our office locations 

What to expect during the interview process:  

• After we receive your application, we will conduct an initial review of your resume 

• If you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to complete a one-way video interview and assessment, giving you the opportunity to showcase your interests, skills, and personality as part of the next stage of the process. 

• Once you complete the assessment, you will have a final round of live interviews with us via video conference. These interviews typically include both behavioral and technical questions 

Applications for the internship program are reviewed in phases. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to be considered in the initial review. Later applications received may still be considered; however, due to the high volume of interest, we cannot guarantee that all applications will be reviewed. 

PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, cognitively diverse environment. 

For more information on PIMCO and Career Opportunities, please visit www.pimco.com/careers/students