Chief US Economist – Trading floor based Role – USA – NEW YORK recruitment

You will be sitting directly with the trading team and take initial responsibility for the economics and strategy forecasts before launching and building a team.

This role requires an individual with a long career in US economics and experience working with corporates.

Your responsibilities will include:-

•  Forecasting and interpretation of key components of the US macro-economy,

•  Supporting all aspects of the Fixed Income, Currencies Commodities (FICC) business globally with regard to U.S. macroeconomic analysis and forecasting.

•  Providing economic coverage for the fixed-income, equity, commodity and foreign exchange trading areas, as well as for capital markets and investment banking

•  Authorship of weekly, daily, and intra-daily economic commentary for broad internal/external distribution

•  Assist in forming the Firm’s outlook on the U.S. economy, monetary and fiscal policy options and financial markets.

•  Significantly raise the Firm’s profile with clients and the media as it expands in U.S. financial markets.

The ideal candidate will currently be working as a US economist at senior level  within a sell side firm.

Relocation will be offered

This role would suit an experienced individual keen to join a growing platform and build a team. You will be responsible for the US economics and strategy effort and establish yourself as the face of the firm state side.

Interviews are taking place currently. Please apply directly to strategy@selbyjennings.com or visit our website at www.selbyjennings.com .

ALL CV’S must be sent in WORD format.