Associate, Global Market Strategy

New York Life Insurance Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment programs

Pension plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Summer hours

Fertility assistance

Paid new-parent benefits

Backup childcare

Free virtual tutoring

Job summary

New York Life Investment Management in New York, NY is seeking an Associate, Global Market Strategist to support economic, market, and asset allocation research.

You will monitor macro developments, gather data, prepare charts and thought leadership content, and help produce client-facing materials. Role requires 2–4 years in economics/finance, a bachelor’s in economics or finance, and strong quantitative and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in economics, finance, investment research, or a related analytical field.
• Master’s degree in economics, finance, public policy, or a related field preferred.
• Progress or interest in CFA designation is preferred.
• Ability to translate economic and market data into clear conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic, market, and policy research to support investment views and thought leadership.
• Monitor macroeconomic developments, geopolitical events, and market trends.
• Gather, organize, and analyze economic and financial market data.
• Maintain databases, dashboards, and recurring analytical reports for the team.
• Produce charts, data visualizations, and supporting analysis for presentations and publications.
• Draft market commentary, outlooks, and client-facing content.
• Support responses to market events and internal requests with timely research.
• Help manage editorial and publication processes with marketing and compliance.

Skills

Macroeconomics

Economic research

Data analysis

Financial markets

Quantitative skills

Written communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Python/R/SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Macrobond

Python/R/SQL

Job description

Associate, Global Market Strategy

New York, New York, United States

NYLIM Hybrid

About New York Life Investment Management

With over $800 billion in assets under management, NYLIM is a Pensions & Investments Top 30 Largest Money Manager and one of the largest global asset managers serving institutional, retail and insurance clients. NYLIM brings together the firm’s global investment teams under one unified brand, combining specialized expertise with the strength and stability of New York Life.

Our platform is built on disciplined active management, deep investment capabilities and a long-term partnership approach designed to deliver enduring value across market cycles and help clients navigate the next era of investing.

More powerful, together, we combine the agility of specialized investment teams with the scale and longevity of a leading mutual institution.

The Associate/Senior Associate, Global Market Strategist will support the team's economic, market, and asset allocation research. Working closely with senior strategists, this individual will monitor economic and market developments, conduct and assist research, maintain analytical resources, and contribute to the verbal and written preparation of thought leadership and client-facing materials.

This role is ideal for a candidate with strong economics and quantitative skills who is interested in applying those skills in an investment management setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct economic, market, and policy research to support the team's investment views and thought leadership initiatives.
• Monitor macroeconomic developments, geopolitical events, market trends, and key economic indicators.
• Gather, organize, and analyze economic and financial market data
• Maintain economic databases, dashboards, and recurring analytical reports used by the team.
• Produce charts, exhibits, data visualizations, and supporting analysis for presentations, publications, and internal discussions.
• Draft market commentary, outlooks, presentations, webinars, podcasts, and other thought leadership content.
• Support responses to market events, client questions, and internal business requests through timely research and data analysis.
• Help manage the team's editorial and publication process, including coordination with marketing, compliance, and investment teams.

What You'll Bring:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in economics, finance, investment research, public policy, or a related analytical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or a related discipline required.
• Master’s degree in economics, finance, public policy, or a related field preferred.
• Progress or interest in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of economics, financial markets, and investment concepts, with demonstrated interest in continuing to develop expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work with economic and financial data and translate findings into clear conclusions.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to synthesize complex information into concise summaries.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Macrobond, or similar market and economic data platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or other data analysis tools is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously; a self-starter mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in economics, markets, and asset management.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$75,000-$110,000

Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Benefits

• Leave programs
• Adoption assistance
• Student loan repayment programs
• Company-sponsored pension plan for eligible employees and a savings plans with a company match 1
• Tuition reimbursement program to further your education and advance your career with job-related courses and programs
• Enjoy reduced working hours during the summer months
• Fertility assistance
• Paid new-parent benefits
• Backup childcare services
• Free virtual tutoring

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation .We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.