Economist within Hedge Fund recruitment
Initial requirements:
• Monitor, analyse, report, and advise on economic, political and financial developments across the globe
• Formulating forecasts of future economic developments
• Identifying economic trends and analysing their impact on the market and fund’s portfolio
• One will in turn have a strong input in both investment decisions and portfolio construction
• The candidate will also be expected to interpret country-specific economic, policy and political developments
• Delivering presentations and research reports both internally and externally
• In addition the candidate will be required to communicate the investment decisions and market developments to investors and other relevant parties
Skills requirements:
• Master’s degree in Economics or Finance
• The likes of the CFA or CAIA would be highly advantageous
• Sound knowledge of macroeconomics and finance
• Excellent presentation and communicational (oral and written) skills
• 4+ years’ experience in macroeconomic research
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Creative thinking
• Self-confident energetic.