The Strategist / Economist will work closely with an experienced Macro PM trading both DM and EM markets. The role involves cross asset exposure across Fixed Income, FX, Credit and Equity Index.
The Candidate
- MSc or PhD in Finance or Economics
- 5-10 years of experience
- Buy-side or sell-side Economist/Strategist at either Tier 1 Bank or Hedge Fund
- Macro-economic and Macro market focus
- Fixed Income and/or European focus preferred, but open to other asset classes such as FX (could be DM or EM)
- Good understanding of the European Government Bond market is desirable, but a deep understanding of another region in EM is also welcome (LatAm, CEEMEA or Asia)
- Solid econometric capabilities
- Excellent Excel and Python skills
- Proficiency in a second European language (plus)
The Role
- Conduct research and analyses on economic data/trends and provide recommendations based on expertise
- Conduct econometric statistical, forecast modelling, and impact analyses
- Build and maintain a broad range of tools to screen market opportunities
- Work closely with the PM to generate trade ideas for the portfolio
