Compliance Officer

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Overview

PIMCO is seeking a highly skilledCompliance Officerto join our Latin America & the Caribbean (LatAm) business within the global Legal and Compliance department. This pivotal role partners closely with the LatAm business unit to implement and oversee the firm's comprehensive compliance program, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations across the region. The Compliance Officer will also collaborate extensively with the broader Legal and Compliance team to uphold PIMCO's global standards. This position can be based in either our Sao Paulo, New York, or Miami office and reports to a New York-based manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primaryCompliance Officerfor PIMCO's LatAm business, serving as a trusted advisor and compliance leader

• Serve as the designatedRisk Management and Compliance professionalin accordance with Brazil's ICVM 558 regulations

• Oversee and administer the compliance program for PIMCO LatAm, including supervision of Brazil-based investment products and related services

• Develop, maintain, and enforce compliance policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing adherence across the business

• Conduct due diligence and maintain strong relationships with key service providers and external partners

• Serve as the firm'sregional Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), ensuring day-to-day compliance with AML, economic sanctions, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABC) regulations

• Identify, assess, and mitigate AML, sanctions, and ABC risks specific to the LatAm business through effective controls and monitoring

• Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports to LatAm regulators, maintaining compliance with all reporting obligations

• Manage legal and compliance calendars, records, and documentation to support regulatory requirements and internal audits

• Contribute to PIMCO's global e-surveillance program, enhancing monitoring and risk detection capabilities

• Review marketing materials and website content to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies

• Oversee privacy protocols and short-term trading controls to safeguard firm and client interests

• Collaborate closely with PIMCO's LatAm business leaders and global Legal and Compliance teams to align strategies and share best practices

• Stay informed on regulatory developments in the LatAm region and assess potential impacts on compliance and business operations

• Produce the semi-annual Risk and Compliance report and conduct related risk assessments to inform senior management and stakeholders

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of5+ years of legal and/or compliance experiencewithin a global financial services firm or law practice, with proven expertise in AML, economic sanctions, and/or ABC compliance

• AJuris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalentpost-secondary education is preferred

• Prior experience in legal or compliance roles within aninvestment fund managementenvironment is highly desirable

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with regulators and serve as a key point of contact for regulatory matters

• Exceptionalwritten and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex compliance concepts clearly and persuasively

• Proven ability to thrive in afast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting quickly to changing business needs

• Strongteam orientationwith excellent analytical and decision-making skills, fostering collaboration across diverse teams

• Ability to engage effectively with all levels of management and compliance functions to achieve business and regulatory objectives

• Aservice-oriented mindset, balancing regulatory requirements with practical business considerations

• Outstandingorganizational skills, with a track record of prioritizing tasks, delivering accurate work, and meeting tight deadlines consistently

• Fluency inEnglish and Portugueseis required; proficiency inSpanishis highly advantageous

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

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