Macro Research Analyst

Schonfeld•New York, NY

10d•$175,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptionally talented individual to join our macro research and strategy team as an experienced Economist focusing on macroeconomic research and investment related analytics for our Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income (DMFI) business. This role will partner with the Centralized Macroeconomic Research team in providing provides economic research and insights to DMFI PMs and stakeholders, actively contributing to business strategy and portfolio management. The economist will be responsible for US and Canada economic data analysis and forecasting and report up to the Head of Research. The role will involve analyzing and commenting on economic data releases and policy events, producing macroeconomic forecasts, writing briefing notes and presenting to internal and external stakeholders. At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.

Requirements

Strong academic credentials with a higher degree in Economics or related quantitative field preferred but not required
At least 3-4 years of relevant work experience in a macroeconomic research and/or strategy role
Experience performing economic data forecasting (ideally in the US), macroeconomic analysis and developing global and country-level frameworks
Passion and ability to provide coverage across a diverse set of global themes and idiosyncratic situations
Demonstrated understanding of macro and fixed income markets and investment strategies
Strong Excel and coding skills (Python, R, Matlab welcome) with a track record of using these to conduct econometric analysis, data visualizations, and forecasting frameworks
Strong mathematical and statistical modeling experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort with analysis of large datasets, high-level attention to detail
Enthusiasm for learning new things and discovering new ideas in macro and fixed income
Outside the box thinking and creative problem solving