Global Macro Strategist-Asia Focus- Hedge Fund- London/ Hong Kong

Octavius Finance; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London seeks a Global Macro Strategist with expertise in macroeconomic research focused on Asia. The successful candidate will support investment teams by developing actionable investment ideas based on in-depth macro analysis, leveraging strong quantitative skills and years of industry experience. Applicants should have 5+ years in a similar role with robust qualifications, particularly in Asian markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in macroeconomic strategy or research.
• Expertise in Asian economies with a global outlook.
• Proven track record in translating insights into investment ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain macroeconomic views focusing on China and Japan.
• Conduct macroeconomic research and translate into investment ideas.
• Present research and scenarios to internal investment teams.

Skills

Macroeconomic strategy

Research

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Econometric modelling

Education

MSc or PhD in Economics

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Python

R

Job description

Global Macro Strategist-Asia Focus- Hedge Fund- London/ Hong Kong

Octavius Finance London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 4 days ago Flexible Job Permanent Competitive

Global Macro Strategist-Asia Focus- Hedge Fund- London/ Hong Kong

Octavius Finance London, United Kingdom Apply now

We are currently partnered with an elite long short equity hedge fund who are looking to add an experienced Macro strategist to their high performing macro research team to support the traders and PMs in coming up with actionable investment ideas. They are looking for someone who has a global outlook with a keen interest in Asia, ideally from a similar hedge fund or global macro fund.

We are currently partnered with an elite long short equity hedge fund who are looking to add an experienced Macro strategist to their high performing macro research team to support the traders and PMs in coming up with actionable investment ideas. They are looking for someone who has a global outlook with a keen interest in Asia, ideally from a similar hedge fund or global macro fund.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-depth macroeconomic views with a particular focus on China and Japan
• Conduct salient and accurate macro economic research to translate into actionable investment ideas for the long short PMs in the fund
• Present thematic research, risk scenarios, and policy outlooks to internal investment teams
• Uphold some quantitative responsibilities, including econometric modelling and quantitative analysis

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in macroeconomic strategy or research, ideally on the buy side
• Demonstrated expertise in Asian economies, whilst maintaining a global outlook
• Proven track record of translating macroeconomic insights into actionable investment ideas
• MSc or PhD in Economics or relevant discipline
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Excel, Python, or R) to build or interpret macro models and dashboards

If this role sounds interesting and in line with your background, please apply by sending your CV in WORD format to [e-mail]

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