Global Employee Tax and Compensation Manager

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Global Employee Tax and Compensation Manager will serve as PIMCO’s in-house
• expert on global employee taxation matters (including advisory, compliance, and
• risk management) as well as select compensation plan administration. The role
• will collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholder teams, including HR,
• Finance, Legal, and external advisors to help administer various programs
• accurately and efficiently, while also serving as a direct go-to resource for
• PIMCO employees and executives on these matters. This individual will also
• provide strategic advice based on experience, industry best practices, and
• legal/regulatory evolutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment tax legislation and ensure

PIMCO’s approach and policies reflect current requirements.

• Provide executive and broader employee tax support, including partnership

taxation, K‑1 interpretation, and audit responses.

• Serve as the internal employee tax SME, providing guidance to and partnering

with various functional groups to ensure decisions adequately consider any

potential impact on employee taxation.

• Support HR with employment tax considerations in recruitment, terminations,

transfers/mobility, and incentive planning.

• Serve as one of PIMCO’s main liaisons with various external partners (e.g.,

BSI, Newport Trust, Charles Schwab, RSM, outside counsel, etc.), including

for work related to wage audit responses, state-level tax compliance, 401(k),

testing, etc.

• Help administer PIMCO’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP) and other

deferred compensation plans, including eligibility, enrollment,

distributions, compliance, and participant support.

• Help oversee PIMCO’s equity program, including distributions, QMS auctions,

payroll coordination, plan development, etc.

• Support select PIMCO Foundation audits and annual filings.
• Streamline operating processes and leverage best-in-class documentation

protocols.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field;

advanced degree or CPA/EA preferred.

• 7+ years’ experience in employee taxation and compensation, ideally within

financial services, asset management, or other related industries.

• Deep understanding of deferred compensation plans, 409A, partnership

taxation, and multi‑state tax rules.

• Experience working with trustees, auditors, and tax/financial advisors.
• Proficiency with technology and a strong analytical orientation; skilled in

Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Workday.

• Proven creative and innovative problem-solver, leveraging data-driven

insights to address complex challenges.

• Ability to manage complex, multi‑country compensation structures with

precision.

• Proven creative and innovative problem-solver, leveraging data-driven

insights to address complex challenges.

• Demonstrates a client-focused mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills;

able to establish credibility and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

• Adept at navigating ambiguity and complexity across functions and regions to

deliver strategic alignment and impact.

• Track record of managing multiple priorities effectively in fast-paced,

dynamic environments, supported by strong organizational and project

management abilities.

• Open to new ideas, quick to learn, and passionate about driving process

enhancements and operational efficiency.

• Experience in change management and project leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt

messaging to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrates a results-driven approach and a proactive attitude, consistently

taking initiative to support business and team objectives.

• Strong ethical integrity, sound judgment, and dedication to creating an

inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

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.

Salary Range: $ 175,000.00 - $ 240,000.00

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide

reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including

veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our

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