VP, Fixed Income & Multi Asset, Macro Research & Strategy - Macro Analyst

GIC; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global investor as a Vice President in Macro Research & Strategy, focusing on LATAM markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape investment strategies and conduct macroeconomic analysis that influences significant financial decisions. You'll collaborate with policymakers, interpret economic data, and provide insights that drive portfolio management. The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging innovation and professional growth. If you are a forward-thinking strategist with a passion for macro research and a desire to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in global macro research with a focus on LATAM markets.
• Strong analytical skills and investment strategy formulation background.

Responsibilities

• Provide macro strategy research and investment calls for fixed income and foreign exchange.
• Develop investment strategies based on macroeconomic trends.

Skills

Global macro research

Macroeconomic analysis

Investment strategy formulation

Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese

Analytical skills

Asset allocation

Relationship building

Team player

Job description

VP, Fixed Income & Multi Asset, Macro Research & Strategy - Macro Analyst

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

The Fixed Income & Multi Asset department is responsible for managing the fixed income assets of the GIC portfolio and multi-asset strategies. Its universe is global and spans multiple sectors, including global interest rates, currencies, credit, emerging markets, securitized products, convertible bonds, equities, and commodities.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Macro Research & Strategy Division as a Vice President to focus on LATAM markets. This position is based in the London office.

What will you do as a Macro Strategist?

• Provide coverage for our macro strategy research and investment calls in the fixed income and foreign exchange space.
• Specific coverage across LATAM markets.
• Build relationships with policymakers and think-tanks.
• Strengthen the macro research and strategy process and framework.
• Develop and recommend investment strategies for fixed income portfolios, considering macroeconomic trends and market conditions.
• Monitor and interpret economic data, interest rate movements, and fiscal and monetary policies to assess their impact on fixed income markets.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports on market developments, yield curves, spread analysis, and risk assessments to portfolio managers.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Relevant experience in global macro research with the ability to link macro, markets, and positioning of major market participants within LATAM markets.
• Knowledge of the international monetary system and/or economic history within LATAM.
• Macroeconomic and policy analysis of sovereigns.
• Experience with asset allocation is desirable.
• Strong research and investment strategy formulation background, including strong technical experience and analytical skills.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.
• Team player and self-driven with the ability to anticipate changing market dynamics.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the leading global long-term investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence, which guide us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire and make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socioeconomic background, or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and is a Disability Confident Employer. Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more

Learn more about our Fixed Income and Multi Asset Department here.