FX Strategy Research Associate

The successful candidate would support and contribute to a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative analysis, as well as pre and post-publication duties that require strong written and verbal communications skills. A systematic approach toward problem solving is essential, as well as creativity and the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will need to be able to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time. Some of your specific responsibilities will include:

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc publications for distribution internally and externally

Maintain and develop quantitative tools and models for analyzing FX markets

Participate in and assist with morning meetings and other internal briefings

Help generate trade ideas and directional market calls

Support and answer queries from clients, sales trading staff on a global basis

Maintain a close relationship with other research colleagues from other asset classes

Assist with special projects, presentations and initiatives as assigned

Build brand awareness through media exposure

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate or graduate degree with high numerical/mathematical content

Ability to write quickly and clearly to tight deadlines

Strong quantitative skills and ability to extract market-relevant conclusions

Ability to work independently, under strict time deadlines, with attention to detail and accuracy

Interest in and understanding of factors that drive financial markets from day to day

Strong communications skills and ability to communicate complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Ability to work within a team environment

Broad range of PC skills, including Excel

 

Additional/desirable skills

Experience in VBA or other programming languages

Knowledge of statistical/quantitative techniques and ability to apply these to financial market problems

Fluency in one or more foreign languages

July 26, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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