Associate Economist/Strategist, Europe
Position Description:
Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With US$784 billion in assets under management as of 31 March 2013, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. We welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas and specialised subject-matter expertise.
The Global Bond Team at Wellington consists of 36 investment professionals, currently located in Boston and London. The team manages over $70 billion of client assets in a wide range of global bond mandates, including conservative government bond mandates, full-discretion global aggregate mandates, absolute return portfolios, and hedge funds.
As part of continued expansion, we are currently seeking to recruit an Associte level Economist/Strategist to work alongside our Senior European Economist/Strategist on the team. Based in London, this individual will be responsible for covering a number of smaller peripheral economies, in both developed and emerging Europe. He/she will focus on anticipating cyclical and policy turning points, and on identifying attractive risk/reward opportunities for investors to consider. This role will have direct portfolio impact through generating macro ideas and supporting investors and senior colleagues on the team. The role will require significant interaction with investors on the Emerging Markets Debt Team.
The ideal candidate for this position is likely to possess, among other qualifications:
• A strong academic background, including an undergraduate degree in Economics. A post-graduate qualification in Economics (or progress towards one) is highly desirable;
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in macro analysis and forecasting. This may have been gained at another financial services firm or within a government institution;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written;
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a global team.
Please note that we are only able to respond to successful applicants.
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