Euro zone Economist
ECONOMIST
The successful candidate will work within the fixed income market economics team, with a focus on the macro-economics of the Eurozone, specific knowledge of Iberian economies would be a bonus. He/she will apply his/her strong quantitative skills to model, forecast and analyse macroeconomic developments within the eurozone. He/she is expected to take a major role in marketing the bank's Eurozone research, both internally and with external clients.
Mainly responsible for economic forecasting and analysis responsibilities on the Eurozone, with a particular emphasis on inflation
• Publicity:
- Raising the profile of the firm by publicizing the firm's views to the media
• Presentations:
- Effectively marketing the bank’s view on the eurozone in both internal and external meetings
• Writing and Editing:
- Contribute to the team’s regular publications
• All other duties as assigned
- Strong macro-economic analysis skills, applied in the context of the Eurozone
- Strong quantitative analysis skills are essential for this role
- Experience with E-Views and other econometric packages
- Strong team working skills are essential
- Applicants must be fluent in English (excellent written and verbal skills)
- Other Eurozone languages are strongly preferred
- The candidate should ideally have extensive experience in working with clients, with sales and with traders
- Flexibility to work longer hours when required is essential due to publishing deadlines and the nature of the role
- Investment banking experience preferred but candidates could come from Supranationals or Central Banks
Core competencies
Drive for results - Delivers high quality work and ensures decisions are implemented timely and efficiently.
Risk awareness - Demonstrates a good awareness of risk and fundamental risk concepts. Always considers risk in his/her daily activities and abides by the Key Front Officer Responsibilities, where relevant
Corporate role model, integrity ethics - Acts with discipline and high ethical standards
Team player cross cultural awareness - Works effectively in a team. Collaborates and shares information and solutions with colleagues, with other teams and stakeholders
Client focus - Sees stakeholders as well as external clients as “customers”
Technical competencies
Market, product business - - Is genuinely interested in financial markets and continually learning and staying abreast of new developments. Is able to evidence
An excellent appreciation of economics and market dynamics, with enough understanding to present views on market conditions and trends
Business Risks - Understands the market, credit, operational, compliance, legal and reputational risks of his/her activity. Evidenced as a good sense of risk/return analysis for business areas covered
Essential Personal Skills
Diligence - Displays dedication, shows attention to detail and quickly separates relevant from irrelevant information
Resilience - Stays calm and positive, controls his/her emotions in conflict or any situation of intense stress (due to market, time or client pressure)
Communication - Is an active listener and communicates clearly in both native (if appropriate) and English languages
Innovation - Thinks laterally to identify other sources of useful information and displays an ability to think outside the box
To discuss further please email your CV to: chris.apostolou@arbitrage-search.com
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