Economist for G10 Interest Rates recruitment

Economist for G10 Interest Rates

87731BR

Within CIO Wealth Management Research, the unit Fixed Income focuses on the analysis and forecasting of G10 interest rates. In this role you will be confronted with current topics like: What is driving the short and the long end of the curve? What is the influence of the European debt crisis and non-standard monetary policy options on the flight into the safe haven benchmark government bonds? What does the shrinking pool of AAA rated benchmark sovereigns mean for longer-term benchmark interest rates?
The unit is part of a larger macro team consisting of macro-economics, currencies and risk monitoring.

To join our team in Zurich, we are looking for an

Economist for the analysis of G10 interest rates.

In this role you assume responsibility for analyzing and forecasting G10 interest rate markets. Your role will be to provide thorough quantitative analysis and qualitative assessments and to communicate your findings effectively to internal and external clients and in our main publications. You should be able to apply economic theory and econometric analysis to major current topics driving interest rates. In your role you should come up with medium- to long-term investment opportunities (inflation-linked bonds, floaters, and other interest rate products). You will be in charge of your own research projects and will have to coordinate research efforts falling within your role such as the coordination of the monthly interest rate forecast process with our colleagues around the globe. As an economist within Fixed Income, you will also be working with other units within research and within UBS Wealth Management Swiss Bank. Subsequently, you need to be a good team player and open to collaboration.

University degree in economics/finance
Solid grounding in economic theory and quantitative methods
Excellent writing skills in English and/or German are essential
Good presentation skills in English and/or German
Several years of experience in the analysis of interest rates are a must
Strong team player

If this exciting career opportunity appeals to you, we kindly ask you to forward your complete application in English, together with an example of one of your publications.

UBS can offer you an environment geared towards performance, attractive career opportunities, and an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contribution of every individual.

Did you find what you are looking for? We look forward to hearing from you.

Wealth Management and Swiss Bank

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UBS
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Mr. L. Bode
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