Inflation Forecaster / Inflation Forecast Modelling, Hedge Fund, London

This hire will involve working closely with senior PMs (including the CIO) and be focused on generating inflation trades. The fund has had significant success trading inflation (US/EUR/GBP) and are looking to build on this success by adding someone to specialise in the area. They are a sophisticated team with a process-based approach and so the successful candidate is likely to have a highly technical methodology. They are looking for someone with experience building, improving, and maintaining a variety of inflation forecasting models to underpin their investment process within the inflation space. For the right person, there is potential to take risk and be allocated capital.

In terms of characteristics the fund hires are high performing self-starters with low ego and the ability to be pragmatic in their approach to work. There is significant exposure to working with a range of stakeholders across the business (including senior PMs), so strong communication skills are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and very collegiate fund with a progressive and positive working culture. The role will be part of one of the very best fixed income teams on the street in a role with significant involvement in the investment process.

Requirements

• Significant experience working in applied research focused on inflation forecasting. This experience will come at a leading Hedge Fund, a sell side strategy desk with big Hedge Fund client base, or at a Central Bank / Statistical Office.
• Strong academic background from globally renowned University in a statistical/data science related course.
• Exceptional communication skills

Due to demand, we are advertising this role anonymously. If you would prefer to speak to someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application to the role and someone will be in touch to discuss.

We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.