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Quant Economist – Rates & FX

JR United Kingdom

London

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GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Quant Economist to enhance its DM Macro team in London. This exciting opportunity involves conducting in-depth macroeconomic research and developing advanced econometric models to forecast trends. You'll play a crucial role in generating impactful trade ideas and constructing frameworks that support high-conviction investment strategies. If you have a passion for macroeconomic theory and a solid background in economics or econometrics, this position offers a chance to make significant contributions in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years in a relevant Buyside team or Tier 1 Investment Bank.
  • Strong academic background in Economics or Econometrics.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct deep macroeconomic and policy-driven research.
  • Build advanced econometric models to forecast macro trends.

Skills

Macroeconomic Theory
Monetary Policy
Econometric Modelling
Forecasting
Data Analysis
Coding (Python)
Coding (R)

Education

Degree in Economics
Degree in Econometrics
Degree in Quantitative Discipline

Tools

Econometric Models
Forecasting Frameworks

Job description

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Our client, a >$60bn AUM Hedge Fund, is seeking a highly skilled Quant Economist to join its DM Macro team in London. This role is ideal for someone passionate about macroeconomic theory, monetary policy, and econometric modelling / forecasting, with a track record of producing impactful insights and innovative frameworks

What You'll Be Doing

  • Conduct deep macroeconomic and policy-driven research with a focus on developed markets
  • Build and implement advanced econometric models to understand and forecast macro trends
  • Generate trade ideas grounded in a solid economic framework
  • Construct tools and frameworks to support high-conviction, macro-driven investment strategies
  • Develop inflation and rates models to support the broader team

What We're Looking For

  • 5-10 years in a relevant Buyside team or Tier 1 Investment Bank
  • Strong academic background in Economics, Econometrics, or related quantitative discipline
  • Deep understanding of global macroeconomics, monetary policy, and rates markets across DM markets
  • Solid experience building econometric models and forecasting frameworks
  • Familiarity with coding (Python, R) and data analysis
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