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Approve of CEO
Emmanuel Roman
38 Ratings
Pros
"Really smart people, entrepreneurial environment, great energy in the Austin office, opportunity to contribute and make an impact at all levels" (in 28 reviews)
"Work-life balance is reasonable" (in 8 reviews)
Cons
"Poor work life balance, poor chances to move up" (in 30 reviews)
"The firm has always run lean and at times the work load can be challenging, requiring long hours or work on the weekend" (in 19 reviews)
- Helpful (3)
"Challenging & Rewarding"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at PIMCO full-time for more than a year
Pros
Challenging, fast-paced, learn from the best, reach your potential
Cons
Can be stressful, long hours
PIMCO2019-02-01 "Changing firm"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at PIMCO full-time for more than 9 years
Pros
Investment talent, respected firm in industry
Cons
roles outside of portfolio management not as highly valued
PIMCO2019-03-09- Helpful (1)
"Love this place"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at PIMCO full-time for more than a year
Pros
good growth opportunities if you work hard
Cons
smaller number of employee leads to larger work loads
PIMCO2019-01-23 - Helpful (2)
"Very corporate"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at PIMCO full-time for more than 2 years
Pros
Smart people to work with
Cons
Full time pay is low compared to other tech companies Very corporate (formal dress) environment Bad work life balance Financial company, so developers aren't seen as important as money makers
PIMCO2019-02-28 - Helpful (1)
"Great benefits/Disfunctional groups"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at PIMCO full-time for more than 6 years
Pros
Best in class benefits, hands down bar none.
Cons
Politics politics politics. Lots of employees that are just milking the system. Many at the management level just playing marketing games.
PIMCO2019-01-30 - Helpful (2)
"PIMCO Technology and Digital"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at PIMCO full-time for more than 2 years
Pros
PIMCO has made a serious commitment to Tech and their Digital Transformation. New CTO, new office in Austin w/ a goal of adding 200 folks (mainly PIMCO Tech), a new head of digital and a CEO who is committed to the multiyear effort to get it done right. The next few years is going to be a huge opportunity for employees in PIMCO Tech as they architect a common core platform, development process, and data models to...
Show MoreCons
There are legacy platforms, systems and processes that they are starting to address and that will take some time to get it right. Having been in the industry for close to 20 years this is not a unique problem for PIMCO Tech. You will fin degrees of it across all the big asset managers. The big thing is how they address it. For those looking for a challenge and open to rolling up your sleeves this is something worth considering....
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Continue to be passionate and persistent in the pursuit for growing the business and putting the right tech and digital capabilities in place.
PIMCO2018-12-31 - Helpful (2)
"Associate"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at PIMCO full-time for more than 2 years
Pros
Work with smart, driven professionals
Cons
Slow career progression and operationally heavy. Little room for creativity outside specific job function
Advice to Management
Invest more in young talent
PIMCO2018-12-14 - Helpful (3)
"VP"
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Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEOI worked at PIMCO full-time
Pros
Broad role; lots of responsibility
Cons
Politics; back biting; excessive work; tense environment
Advice to Management
Build trust among colleagues
PIMCO2018-12-03 - Helpful (2)
"Vice President"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at PIMCO full-time
Pros
Intellectually stimulating, high-performance culture, work flexibility, vacation time
Cons
performance not tied to compensation, logistically operates as a small business
PIMCO2018-10-29 - Helpful (6)
"Vice President"
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Disapproves of CEOI have been working at PIMCO
Pros
Surrounded by incredibly intelligent colleagues. Everyone is type-A, driven personality.
Cons
Salaries are low, culture equates long hours. You will never be home and you’ll work on weekends. This place will take you out without a care.
PIMCO2018-10-29
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