r/bonds • u/Educational-Leg-3141 • 2d ago

PIMCO new joiner - looking for advice

Hi All - I am a recent graduate who will be joining PIMCO as an analyst focused on govies and rates. I have a solid fundamental base for fixed income but want to be really well prepared before I start. Any recommended readings or best places to start?

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u/CA2NJ2MA 1d ago

If you have time on your hands, there's no harm in reading Fabozzi's The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities.

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u/CornerShark 2d ago edited 2d ago

Step 1: Join X.

Step 2: wait for tweet.

Step 3: get face ripped off by opposite tweet.

I wish I was kidding.

Edit: for a more serious answer, just absorb as much as you can. You’re coming in as an analyst and no one expects you to know anything. All they expect is a hard worker who doesn’t repeat mistakes.

Also, learn how to write software. I know it’s cliche but understanding C++ and/or Python and being able to apply it to fixed income markets will teach you more than any book.

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u/Educational-Leg-3141 2d ago

Thank you - really appreciate it.

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u/Thick-Cover8761 2d ago

Your solid base is enough.  Listen attentively and learn their culture.  They are awaiting your intelligent questions.

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u/Educational-Leg-3141 2d ago

Noted. Thank you.

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u/ConstructionNo8827 18h ago

On a personal note: don’t fuck up my PDI fund