Macro Strategist - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Purpose of Role:

SSGA is the world's third largest asset manager and the sector's leader among official institutions.

Within the firm, the Global Macro team serves as the core team developing views on the global economy and politics, sharing its research across all investmentteams as well as the entire client base.

As a global macro strategist / researcher, you will be part of the core global macro research function, with a passion about international political economy, macroeconomics, sovereign balance sheets, financial markets and geopolitics.

Working closely with the Head of Macro Policy Research as well as other global macro team members, you will deepen knowledge base and generate thought leadership around the intersection of macroeconomics, financial markets and policymaking.

Therefore, the strategist/ researcher will need to explore and develop research ideas that cross several disciplines and are typically non-recurring.

While guided by colleagues, he/she will be able to operate independently and in an entrepreneurial manner, and require the confidenceto help craft the design and approach of each research project.

This position is located in London or any other SSGA EMEA location. You will report to the Head of Macro Policy Research.

Specific Duties:

Provide creative research for publications, investment processes and client servicing

Support customised indepth research projects that connect macroeconomics, financial markets and policymaking
Draft and prepare research material for client usage, with responsibility for data research and analysis
Research and cowrite regular quarterly global macro flagship publication
Assist colleagues across all investment teams in clientfocused development of investment products or ad hoc client queries
Develop and maintain specialised repository of official institution expertise
Draft and prepare thought leadership contributions (papers, presentations, speeches, etc.)
Propose, outline and develop content for SSGA publications or sponsored events
Identify, compile and maintain specific data series for streamlined research purposes, i ntelligence gathering, capacity building and communications
Monitor economic, financial, political and institutional developments relevant for our investor audience
Regularly distribute summary of noteworthy developments and insights
Study and comment on the evolution of sovereign asset management trends and analyse the competitive landscape in the sovereign sector

Qualifications

Personal Profile:

Essential:

High quality university degree or equivalent experience
Deep understanding of macroeconomics and/or solid investment foundation
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
Experience in building strong internal and external relationships
Experience in macroeconomic or investment research
Initiative and independence to thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment, while operating within a large complex organisation
Strong intellectual curiosity for international politics, economics and markets

Preferred:

Economics or Finance degree
CFA, IMC or other industry qualifications
Experience in a policy making institution or in the financial industry

Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and is given equal opportunities to meet their full potential regardless of their identity, origin or gender infuses our day-to-day efforts.

It's also part of our dedication to inclusion,development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. Join us.