About The Position
The Investment Strategy Group (ISG) is seeking a US Economist to join its Tactical Asset Allocation team. This position will be based in New York and is an integral part of ISG’s dissemination and communication of macro views relating to emerging markets. The Tactical Asset Allocation team within ISG seeks to generate tactical alpha for clients’ portfolios by investing across macro asset classes (equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities). In addition to its investment mandate, the TAA team publishes several widely distributed reports and Outlooks each year, and is responsible for disseminating and communicating macro investment views to the firm’s clients.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (U.S. or equivalent) in economics
- At least 5 years of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on emerging markets
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Experience with econometric analysis and coding (preferably in Python)
- Deep curiosity and passion for the intersection between macroeconomics and markets
- Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms
- Attention to detail, patience, flexible attitude, and ability to multi-task under pressure
- Collaborative and teamwork oriented
- SIE, Series 7 and Series 63 required (must obtain within 3 months)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with ISG colleagues to conduct economic analysis that will help identify top-down, macro-driven investment opportunities in emerging markets
- Interpret and comment on key economic data releases and policy developments.
- Develop and communicate views on the economic outlook and central bank policy in key emerging markets
- Maintain and build analytical tools and models to monitor and project economic growth, inflation, and interest rates
- Build and maintain presentations and client communications
- Present economic views to internal and external clients
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Training and development opportunities
- Firmwide networks
- Wellness offerings
- Personal finance offerings
- Mindfulness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
