Hammered by declining equity markets,
The layoffs, which are the first in the companys 73-year history, will result in the loss of 63 positions in three offices throughout the northeast and Midwest.
"The depressed level of the equity markets have put significant pressure on Pioneers revenues," said Daniel T. Geraci, the firms CEO. Because of that, he said the company needed to "deploy our resources effectively" to meet its goals for the coming year.
The cuts affect workers at Pioneers Boston, Medford, Mass. and Omaha, Neb. locations, according to a statement issued by the company. Spokeswoman Tara Pescatore said employees in the firms e-commerce unit will be hardest hit, but cuts will also affect workers in shareholder services and marketing. In addition, one investment management position will be cut, she said.
Before the cuts Pioneer employed 777 domestically
