Global Markets Strategist/Economist
My client, a global asset manager with over $700bn AUM is looking to add a Global Markets Strategist/Economist to their New York office.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Markets Strategist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing capital markets perspectives, portfolio strategies, and trade ideas through original research. This role involves applying macroeconomic themes to alternative and private market conditions, driving portfolio management decisions, and building strong relationships across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research & Strategy Development: Conduct original research to develop capital markets perspectives, portfolio strategies, and trade ideas.
- Macroeconomic Application: Apply macroeconomic themes to alternative and private market conditions.
- Portfolio Management: Leverage insights to influence portfolio management decisions and product recommendations.
- Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with CIO, investment teams, and other stakeholders to identify, test, and socialize key investment convictions.
- Communication: Effectively communicate priority ideas to senior leadership, sales teams, clients, and business partners through various mediums such as research papers, presentations, and client meetings.
- Publication & Visibility: Contribute to the firm's flagship publications and other reports, enhancing visibility for published work.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field. Pursuit of CFA, MBA, or other forms of continued learning is a plus.
- Experience: 10-15 years of relevant work experience, with direct experience in asset management or a strong interest in applying relevant skills to the industry.
- Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of macroeconomics, the asset management industry, and investment products including equity, fixed income, alternative, and private assets.
- Skills:
- Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to conduct original research and craft economic and market narratives.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and industry tools such as Bloomberg or Macrobond.
- Ability to translate research into content applicable to various audiences.
- Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively and engage in discussions on economic, market, and investment topics.
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