About The Position
This 10-week paid fellowship offers Economics or Finance PhD candidates an immersive opportunity to explore a career in Global Macro Research. Fellows will actively contribute to cutting-edge economic research, gaining hands-on experience, training, mentorship, and networking. The program is designed to enhance research skills, foster intellectual collaboration, and contribute to high-quality research outputs that shape investment strategies and influence economic policy. Working closely with a Senior Economist and team, Fellow will: Engage in daily workflow and research processes within an economics research team. Generate unique, thematic written research on macroeconomic trends and their impact on financial markets. Develop and refine quantitative models to forecast economic indicators such as growth, inflation, and interest rates. Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases. Build and maintain financial models relevant to macro-financial analysis. Conduct rigorous data collection, cleaning, and analysis using advanced statistical software (e.g., Python, R, Stata, MATLAB, EViews). Contribute to research projects and team publications, including drafting sections of reports.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Economics, Finance, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
- Expected graduation date: before the end of 2027.
- Demonstrated strong theoretical foundation in economics and exceptional quantitative analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Stata, MATLAB, EViews) and experience with large datasets.
- Proven capability for original and thought-provoking research.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex economic concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Engage in daily workflow and research processes within an economics research team.
- Generate unique, thematic written research on macroeconomic trends and their impact on financial markets.
- Develop and refine quantitative models to forecast economic indicators such as growth, inflation, and interest rates.
- Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases.
- Build and maintain financial models relevant to macro-financial analysis.
- Conduct rigorous data collection, cleaning, and analysis using advanced statistical software (e.g., Python, R, Stata, MATLAB, EViews).
- Contribute to research projects and team publications, including drafting sections of reports.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
