Macroeconomic Strategist
- Employer
- City of London Investment Management Company Ltd
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive + Bonus
- Closing date
- Dec 17, 2022
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- Job Function
- Banking
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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This is a great opportunity for an experienced economist looking to move into investment management and to influence asset allocation decisions or for a macro strategist looking to further enhance their skills. The role reports to the Chief Economist and is based in London.
Key Deliverables
Main Challenges
Skills & Requirements
Key Deliverables
- Contribute to the development of the City of London top down allocation across developed, emerging and frontier economies
- Apply macro insights to asset allocation as part of the firm's investment process
- Participate in the production of the relevant monthly and quarterly client publications
- Work closely with Portfolio Managers to share insights and analysis
- Deliver clear and concise macro views and analysis internally and to clients and prospects
Main Challenges
- The successful candidate will be comfortable working on macro analysis across G10, emerging and frontier markets.
- The candidate will be intellectually curious and familiar with current research debates in macroeconomics and/or asset pricing.
- Out-of-the-box thinking, ease of use of non-traditional concepts, novel data series and national balance sheets will be a plus
- S/he will have a strong understanding of economic data, policy & geopolitical issues
Skills & Requirements
- Strong academic record with qualifications in Economics, Finance or a related field at MA/MSc level or higher from a reputable university
- Proven work experience in economic research, investment strategy, or asset allocation (buy or sell side)
- Strong knowledge of Fixed Income and/or equity markets.
- Experience in econometrics/financial modelling is a plus.
- Familiarity handling economic and financial data (Bloomberg, Datastream, etc)
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce reports in condensed and precise language
- Outstanding communicator with strong presentation skills
- Team player with a positive and pro-active attitude; a willingness to take on projects and responsibilities
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
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