South Asia VP / IP - Institutional Client Management

About the role

PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income investing, is looking for a Vice President / Institutional Partner to support senior account managers in managing and developing institutional client relationships across South Asia. The role works closely with senior account managers, portfolio managers, product strategists and business leadership to deliver client service, including coordinating client engagement, supporting strategic account planning and contributing to business development with sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pension funds, insurers and other institutional investors. The regional coverage covers ASEAN, Central and South Asia.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior account managers in day-to-day coverage of institutional clients across the South Asia channel, from front to back end, ensuring investment, marketing, operational, compliance and legal requirements are met.
• Contribute to and coordinate responses to RFPs, due diligence requests, onboarding activities and other client and prospect requests.
• Ensure timely execution across portfolio management, product strategy and investment specialist teams to deliver solutions for client requests.
• Lead the preparation of client briefing materials, investment and portfolio reviews, market updates and meeting follow-ups.
• Assist in developing and executing account plans for strategic relationships and in identifying opportunities for deeper engagement and asset growth.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of client activity, industry developments and competitive trends, stepping in for the senior account manager when needed.
• Serve as a role model and contribute to the development of junior resources on the team.

Required profile

• Experience in institutional asset management, client management, consultant relations, investment strategy or related financial services roles.
• Experience working with institutional investors in Asia is preferred.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities, excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Client-centric mindset, attention to detail, commercial awareness and ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally.