Macro Research Analyst: Real-Time Market Insights

Southern Ridges Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ridges Capital is a multi‑billion‑dollar global macro hedge fund focused on fixed income, currencies, commodities and equities trading. As a Research Analyst, you will work with the investment team on data-driven insights to inform real-time decisions.

You will develop macro models, monitor central bank communications, and translate views into actionable trade ideas across asset classes while building market commentary and relationships with external researchers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Economics or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Econometrics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Operational research) will be considered.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R; familiarity with statistical/econometric concepts.
• Experience in macroeconomic research or financial-market research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain macro models covering GDP, inflation, current account dynamics, and monetary policy across G10 and EM economies.
• Monitor central bank communications to forecast policy trajectories and rate differentials.
• Track real-time economic data releases and assess deviations from consensus.
• Translate macro views into trade recommendations across rates, FX, equities.
• Prepare daily/weekly market commentary synthesizing macro developments and positioning data.
• Monitor global capital flows and investor sentiment indicators.
• Build and maintain relationships with sell-side economists and macro researchers.

Skills

Python

R

Econometrics

Analytical mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

PhD in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

Bloomberg

CEIC

Haver

Macrobond

Job description

Southern Ridges Capital is a multi‑billion‑dollar global macro hedge fund focused on fixed income, currencies, commodities and equities trading. As a Research Analyst, you will work with the investment team on data-driven insights to inform real-time decisions.

You will develop macro models, monitor central bank communications, and translate views into actionable trade ideas across asset classes while building market commentary and relationships with external researchers.