Economist/Multi-Asset Analyst recruitment

ETF Securities is looking for an Economist/Multi-Asset Analyst to join as a key member of its research team. The team requires a highly-motivated self-starter with strong writing, presentation and analytical skills. Although experience analysing commodities markets would be a plus, it is not a requirement. Critical, however, is the ability to efficiently and accurately analyse the fundamental drivers and investment characteristics of commodities and other key asset classes, and present them verbally and in written form succinctly and with confidence. A good understanding of asset allocation strategy and modelling would be beneficial but is not required.

As part of a small, highly motivated team, the ideal candidate will have a passion for research and the flexibility to work on a range of projects including detailed white papers and research notes on a wide range of macroeconomic and market-related subjects, data analysis and chart-building support for on-going projects, maintaining and building client and media relationships.

This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial firm in an innovative and high growth segment of the financial industry. Assets have risen five-fold to US$25bn over the past three years and the company has won numerous awards for its innovative ETF and ETC platforms. The company is continuing to experience strong growth and requires an analyst/economist to work closely with the head of research and the rest of the research team to produce insightful research for institutional clients across commodity sectors and a range of asset classes, and provide support to the marketing and product development teams.

ETF Securities has a hard-working team culture which requires a high degree of commitment, passion, innovation, self-motivation and confidence.

Responsibilities and job function

• Writing and supporting the generation of research reports and presentations for institutional clients covering commodities and other key asset classes and investment topics.

• Developing and maintaining research and product databases, spread sheets and chart packs.

• Supporting sales, marketing and product development teams with written material and quantitative analyses.

• Maintaining and building client and media relationships.

The Applicant – Qualifications and experience

• Strong degree from a top university with a good academic record.

• 3-5 years prior experience in a related field such as sell or buy-side economics, strategy or commodities team, economics/strategy research consultancy, asset allocation, multi-asset investment environment.

• Must demonstrate strong writing, numerical and verbal skills. 

• Familiarity with asset allocation strategy and modelling would be beneficial but is not a requirement.

• Able to work under pressure and balance numerous projects to tight deadlines.

• Strong IT skills including at a minimum: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Bloomberg, basic econometric packages. Knowledge of VBA would be a plus but is not a requirement.

• Fluent English a must, with European language skills highly valued.

• Must have ability to work in UK indefinitely and to travel freely in the EU.