Associate, US Economics, Global Research

Job Description:

The candidate would support the US Economics team in analyzing, forecasting and communicating house views. This job will involve working with large data sets, taking ownership of coverage of certain sectors of the economy, helping to run macro models and assisting senior economists in the team with research projects. The candidate will also assist in compiling regular daily and weekly reports. There will be interaction with the sales force and traders, with some time spent sitting on the trading floor to analyze economic and Federal Reserve releases. This job also requires initiative and independent judgment to proactively generate and execute research ideas, and respond to internal (sales force and traders) and external client questions and requests.

Responsibilities

• Write regular reports on economic events and their impact on the market
• Write thought pieces on broader macroeconomic issues
• Take over primary coverage of key sectors of the US economy
• Work with Senior Analysts to develop key themes
• Assist Senior Analysts in creating and updating presentation materials for client meetings and events
• Develop databases integral to different research products
• Seek out new, value-added, and/or unusual sources of information
• Leverage our robust internal data set

Requirements

• PhD-level coursework in economics. PhD preferred but not required
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of Econometrics
• The candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced and intense environment
• Strong writing and spreadsheet skills. Must be an expert at MS Excel
• Experience working with statistical packages and/or programming experience
• Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Must have strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40