Alumni Career Snapshots

Matt Clark
 

Employer Name  

PIMCO

Employer  Website

http://www.pimco.com/Default.htm

Job Title  

Vice President

Major and Class BA History- 1992

Additional education

Masters of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

Briefly describe what you do   

Client relationship manager for large fixed income investment management firm.

What other jobs have you had?

Commissioned Officer - United States Army (Aviation Officer)

What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?  

  • Interest in/curiosity about global capital markets

  • Willingness/ability to learn

  • Ability to keep track of multiple tasks

What do you enjoy most about your current position?  

It is a diverse, challenging environment.

Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career  

Critical thinking

What advice for someone entering this field?

 

  • A strong liberal arts education is vital though it should be augmented with instruction from areas such as finance, accounting, etc.

  • I am happy to discuss this field with Trinity Alums at any time.

Questions?
 

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