Associate, Macro Research Business Development

Clocktower Group • Santa Monica, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Clocktower is expanding its Global Macro Strategy team by hiring an Associate. This client-facing role offers direct exposure to senior global investors, the broader Clocktower platform, and the research product. The position is ideal for an individual interested in financial markets who aims to build a long-term franchise, rather than a rotational or narrowly focused role. Clocktower is an alternative asset management and advisory firm with a global presence, including offices in Santa Monica and Shanghai. The firm's activities span seeding macro-oriented hedge fund managers and managing an Asian equity platform in public markets, as well as investing in fintech and Latin American startups in private markets. Clocktower also hosts global conferences that convene clients and partners such as sovereign wealth funds, tech founders, hedge fund managers, and individuals from creative fields. The firm's primary advantage is its extensive network.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of post-undergrad experience, or 1-2 years post-master’s.
• Relevant prior roles may include business development or investor relations at an independent sell-side research shop, investment consultant, or asset management firm.
• Experience in financial journalism, or macro-adjacent policy/think tank work are also possibilities.
• Genuine interest in markets/macro, demonstrated through coursework, prior work, writing, or self-directed investing.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency with Bloomberg, Macrobond, or FactSet is helpful; deep experience with a comparable financial/economic data and charting tool is a reasonable substitute.
• Demonstrated ties or a genuine commitment to Los Angeles/SoCal.

Nice To Haves

• CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through sourcing and engaging qualified prospects (e.g., CIOs, Strategists, Directors of Research, Portfolio Managers, etc.), many of whom are warm leads.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from outreach through negotiation and closing, with support from chief strategists, the CEO, and other Clocktower personnel.
• Package and distribute research to clients and prospects.
• Contribute to the research product through the creation of charts and visuals.
• Support global conferences by identifying prospects, conducting pre- and post-event follow-up, and providing on-the-ground coordination.

Benefits

• Direct exposure to senior global investors.
• Connectivity with the Chief Macro Strategist and Clocktower’s hedge fund team, including meaningful exposure to senior leadership.
• A collaborative working relationship with a manager building a business function.
• Growth path for entrepreneurially-minded individuals.
• Base salary $90,000–$105,000.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Travel ~20% to financial hubs and/or destinations for client meetings and Clocktower events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree