Asset Management - Market Strategy Research Analyst - Program Analyst

Job Description 

The Global Market Insights Strategy Team provides macroeconomic and capital markets insights and research to institutional investors, financial advisors, and their clients to help them make informed investment decisions. The team strives to simplify the complex in the global economy and markets through our industry-leading publication, the Guide to the Markets as well as speeches, webcasts, podcasts, blogs and other forms of communication.

Job Summary

As a Market Insights Research Analyst within the Global Market Insights Strategy Team, you are responsible for supporting our Global Market Strategists in conducting macroeconomic and capital market research. You will be able to demonstrate your passion for macroeconomics and financial markets through a combination of their work experience, academic background, and extracurricular activities. A particular emphasis will be placed on a strong passion for Latin America and broader Emerging Markets, along with superior verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must take initiative to assume responsibility for the tasks outlined below and possess the skills to execute these tasks independently with keen attention to quality and detail.

Job Responsibilities 

• Conduct research focused on Latin America, Asia and broader Emerging Markets.

• Own responsibility for the quarterly production of the Guide to the Markets – Latin America in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

• Conduct research on broader global economy and capital markets.

• Author the Weekly Market Recap, highlighting key market and economic developments and tying them to the team’s broader views.

• Assist in daily production of the U.S. Guide to the Markets, with a focus on the International content.

• Assist in the production of written materials for Latin American audiences in Spanish and Portuguese, including the monthly global markets update.

• Present team outlook on global economy and capital markets.

• Present the Guide to the Markets – Latin America and Guide to the Markets to an internal audience.

• Record short-form videos for social media on key economic releases.

• Support Global Market Strategists on specific research initiatives.

• Work closely with lead Global Market Strategist for LATAM and the Chief Market Strategist for the Americas. 

   

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

• Fluency in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese.

• 2+ years of work experience in financial services

• A demonstrated passion for economics and financial markets.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and style.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Bloomberg, FactSet or other commonly used data sources.

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance or related major.  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

• CFA candidate or desire to pursue advanced degree/designation is preferred.