Economist / Global Bond Strategist, Emerging Markets recruitment
Position Description:
The Company
Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world's largest investment management firms. The company is headquartered in Boston with nine affiliate offices in the United States and around the world. With approximately $676 billion in assets under management, Wellington Management Company, LLP manages US, international and global equity, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios for institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in 40 countries.
The Position
As part of the continued expansion of our fixed income investment capabilities globally, we are currently seeking to recruit a Fixed Income Strategist (Economist) to focus on Emerging Markets. Based in our Boston offices, this individual will work closely with out Global Bond and Emerging Market Debt teams, and will play an important role in developing macroeconomic strategy in Emerging Markets, with a particular focus on Latin America and EMEA. He/she will contribute to the management of a range of fixed income approaches for the firm's clients around the world. This will involve working closely with portfolio mangers and analysts to assess investment trends and to help generate investment ideas that can be incorporated into portfolios.
Qualifications
The successful candidate is likely to be a trained Economist with 5+ years of relevant work experience. He/she will have demonstrable experience developing and communicating value-added macro strategies, either as part of an investment team, or as an Economist or Macro Analyst at a central bank. Experience covering international markets, in particular Emerging Markets, is desirable, although not essential. A strong academic background, including an undergraduate degree in Economics, is required. A post-graduate qualification in Economics is highly desirable.