Capital Markets Researcher: Econometric Forecasting & Insights

The Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment company is seeking a Capital Markets Researcher to conduct quantitative asset pricing research and develop econometric forecasting models. The ideal candidate should possess a postgraduate degree in economics or finance and have proficiency in statistical software such as Python and R. This role emphasizes data analysis and effective communication of complex concepts. Vanguard offers a hybrid work model, promoting collaboration and flexibility in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years work experience in finance or research.
• Ability to articulate macroeconomic developments' influence on asset classes.
• Proficiency in statistical and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative asset pricing research and develop time series models.
• Analyse data and create compelling visualizations.
• Support team requests from internal stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical software (Python, Matlab, R)

Data analysis

Writing skills

Asset pricing research

Market analysis

Education

Postgraduate degree in economics, finance, or related subject

PhD in economics, finance, or related subject

Tools

SPSS

Stata

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

A leading investment company is seeking a Capital Markets Researcher to conduct quantitative asset pricing research and develop econometric forecasting models. The ideal candidate should possess a postgraduate degree in economics or finance and have proficiency in statistical software such as Python and R. This role emphasizes data analysis and effective communication of complex concepts. Vanguard offers a hybrid work model, promoting collaboration and flexibility in a diverse and inclusive environment.