Macroeconomic Research Associate

Investor Strides LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in economic research is seeking a Macroeconomic Research Associate. This role focuses on understanding global macroeconomic conditions and developing investment strategies based on analytical insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economic research along with advanced quantitative modeling skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in economic/financial research.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience in model building.
• Technical aptitude, including Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of major market economics and political-economic developments.
• Produce comprehensive weekly research reports for CIOs and clients.
• Collaborate with investors to integrate macroeconomic understanding into trading systems.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Model building

Excel proficiency

Coding experience

Education

4-year degree from an accredited undergraduate institution

Job description

Job Listing Summary

Macroeconomic Research Associate at Bridgewater Associates

Bridgewater Associates is seeking a Macroeconomic Research Associate in New York City. The role involves understanding global macroeconomic conditions and building investment logic based on these insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of major market economics and political-economic developments.
• Build, maintain, and refine quantitative models of growth and inflation.
• Produce comprehensive weekly research reports for CIOs, senior investment leaders, and clients.
• Collaborate with investors to integrate macroeconomic understanding into trading systems.
• Monitor market-moving developments across major economies.
• Apply analytical approaches to model developments and their implications.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in economic/financial research.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience in model building.
• Technical aptitude, including Excel proficiency; coding experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

The anticipated onsite requirement for this role is four days per week at the New York City campus.

Compensation

The expected annual base salary for this position is $200,000-$300,000, with additional variable compensation in the form of a discretionary target bonus.