Corporate Communications Manager

About Us:

We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $2.21 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 3,025 employees in 20 offices globally. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment. Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertise to our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets. We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to an inclusive culture that engages in our global communities.

Position Description:

PIMCO is looking for a seasoned corporate communications professional to join its communications team focused on the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This person will work with the Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, in London to plan and implement a proactive media relations strategy focused on engaging key media to promote and protect PIMCO’s business and brand across the region.

This person will work closely with stakeholders across the firm, as well as multiple PR agencies, to implement media campaigns for PIMCO’s thought leadership, products, strategies and other initiatives. This role will also be responsible for media coverage analysis and reporting across the region.

This position will report functionally to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, in London. This person should have exceptionally strong news judgement, storytelling, writing, and messaging skills and be confident working autonomously and collaboratively. This is a chance to be part of a small but highly effective global media team, where the ability to make informed, reasoned decisions in real-time based on excellent news judgment and the ability to prioritize are critical.

Position Requirements:

• The Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, to ensure seamless alignment in strategies, messaging and activities.
• Global media relations personnel who are responsible for media relations around the world.
• The Marketing team which plays a key role in developing PIMCO’s thought leadership.
• PIMCO’s executive leadership in EMEA and beyond, providing guidance and counsel on a range of issues from internal communications, media relations and issues.
• Country heads and functional business heads to address their needs relating to media relations.
• Country-specific communications agencies executing PIMCO’s media strategy in countries across EMEA.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A proven track record at developing and managing media relations programs either from PR agency, corporate or government roles, or extensive experience in journalism.
• Relevant experience in investment management or financial services preferred.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Well organized, high energy/self-starter with the ability to work independently within the firm’s demanding and highly focused environment.
• Experience managing reputational risk and advising senior executives on strategy.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, work well in a team environment, and have the ability to interact effectively with senior level employees and outside contacts.
• Clear commitment to PIMCO’s culture, values and approach.

Benefits:

PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and travel coverage
• 401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
• Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office