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Emmanuel Roman
8 Ratings
Pros
You get to work with very smart people (in 25 reviews)
Work-life balance is reasonable (in 7 reviews)
Cons
no work life balance, understaffed (in 25 reviews)
Extremely long hours and a lot of turnover (in 14 reviews)
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"Amazing Learning Experience"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at PIMCO (More than 3 years)
Pros
An incredible learning experience for those willing to accept everything as an opportunity to improve.
Cons
The cons can be a huge deterrent to some people, but a key asset to some people. Namely, the company politics are extremely ingrained in the culture.
Advice to Management
Align the messaging to match the culture. In essence, don't profess to be one company but act like another.
PIMCO 2017-09-16 15:26 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Great Total Comp"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOPros
Way above average pay.
Lots of smart people.
Great location.
Support continued educationCons
Very hierarchical, key management turnover, culture not aligned with mission
Advice to Management
Support a more collaborative enviornment
PIMCO 2017-08-30 08:38 PDTHelpful (4)
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"Drama"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at PIMCO full-time
Pros
Nice office building, in-office cafeteria, great pay/benefits, and in-office gym.
Cons
Too much politics, even at the analyst/associate level, hence always watch your back. Some departments can be extremely cliquey to the extent that they are no longer professionals, but rather a bunch of high school girls. I've first-hand witnessed gossiping and strategizing how to make competent new hires get fired, simply because certain people get insecure about their own job security at PIMCO.
Advice to Management
Please be more aware of how you are running your team. Be mindful of what is going on in your team before you start losing great people and are left with a bunch of manipulative employees. It will not benefit you, your team, or the company in the long-run.
PIMCO 2017-09-01 22:38 PDT![PIMCO Logo]()
"IMHO"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at PIMCO full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great benefits, great connections,
Cons
no work life balance, understaffed
Advice to Management
increase head count to provide better work life balance for employees
PIMCO 2017-07-27 09:28 PDT![PIMCO Logo]()
"Best benefits in the business"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at PIMCO full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
20 days paid vacation time + 10 sick days + affordable benefits + ongoing educational opportunities for professional development + great team
Cons
Culture depends upon the department
Advice to Management
Looks like you've been listening to employee feedback. Keep up the great work!
PIMCO 2017-07-12 20:45 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Associate"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at PIMCO full-time
Pros
Very talented and bright individuals. Amazing opportunities and generally great managers who support their direct reports. Great resources and support system in business school transition.
Cons
Too many individuals who are toxic at the manager roles (rather than a balance... can't be perfect I understand). Countless individuals at the Associate level have left the firm because they were not permitted to grow internally (i.e. Transition into other roles after several years in the current seat).
Advice to Management
Take a good look into the individuals who manage the associates. They are draining your resources ($) and losing a lot of talented associates because they are not permitted to grow in the firm due to headcount issues. Good luck Manny...
PIMCO 2017-06-17 15:13 PDT![PIMCO Logo]()
"Newport Beach Full Time"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
As far as I am concerned, my job is full of innovation and challenge.
South Cali is wonderful, the weather is perfectCons
Nothing for the moment, n
Advice to Management
Nothing to note
PIMCO 2017-05-26 18:58 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Challenging, smart co-worker, under valued PA team."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at PIMCO full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
A lot to learn in bond investment and portfolio management in early years of career. Very deep bench on the trading floor.
Cons
Management decides to make it very difficult for Portfolio Associates to promote into trader/junior PMs. Most of recruits come from MBA target schools.
Advice to Management
PAs need to be fairly rewarded on the trading floor.
PIMCO 2017-05-01 22:29 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Administrative Assistant"
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RecommendsI have been working at PIMCO full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Work environment is well structured and therefore predictable. Colleagues are amicable. Workload is reasonable. Work-life balance is reasonable.
Cons
Though management presents itself initially as transparent, this is not always actually the case. Some promises are made that are then ignored.
Advice to Management
Be more honest and direct with employees concerning areas such as vacation, benefits, overtime, etc., though overall things are run very fairly
PIMCO 2017-04-12 07:33 PDTHelpful (6)
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"Portfolio Associate"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI worked at PIMCO full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
You get a lot of hands-on experience in running a portfolio
Cons
No opportunity for advancement, bad atmosphere due to lay-offs and outflows, odd hours (in NB where you are in the office often before 5am)
PIMCO 2017-03-26 20:04 PDT
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