2027 MBA Summer Intern – Credit Research Analyst, EMEA

Internship positions are located at PIMCO’s London Office

You’re eligible to apply if you:

Are pursuing an MBA degree with an emphasis in Finance and Economics or a related, quantitative/analytical field from an accredited, leading business school or university, or other equivalent Advanced Degree as it relates to the position
Must be able to begin full time employment from a PIMCO office between January 2028 – August 2028
Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
Must be willing to work in London

How to apply:

All applications for this role must be received by November 14, 2026
Please submit your resume and cover letter via the PIMCO Careers portal.
REQUIRED: a 1–2-page write-up of an original and independent investment recommendation that can target either debt or equity securities, depending on your comfort level with these asset classes
Please note: This investment recommendation will be used in our interview selection process
Please include your name in the file title and in the header on each page of the write-up. To be able to upload your file, consider combining your write-up with your cover letter pdf file for submission

Credit Research

Credit Research analysts evaluate various industries and companies to make investment recommendations to PIMCO’s portfolio managers group. They also provide analytical support for the firm’s portfolio managers by highlighting risks. Credit analysts at PIMCO specialize in a number of industries and cover all levels of the debt capital structure - investment grade bonds, high yield (“junk”) bonds, bank debt and convertibles. Summer interns will work alongside our seasoned credit analysts, supporting them in their coverage responsibilities, while learning about the various industries and day-to-day responsibilities.

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:

Skills conducting research and basic financial modeling. Demonstrates natural intuition to make good judgments
Strong interest in the financial markets, macroeconomics and investment finance
Proactive in thinking about potential investment ideas.
Good communicator; strong written and oral presentation abilities. Needs to be persuasive and credible
Ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high-energy, self-starter, accountable, humble
Strong academic credentials and achievement
Have demonstrated curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes

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

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.