We are working with a leading global investment management firm seeking an experienced Economist to join their Emerging Markets Research team, focusing on Emerging Asia (excluding China). This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a globally integrated research platform, collaborating with global teams to generate impactful macroeconomic insights and investment strategies across fixed income and currency markets.
The successful candidate will analyze key macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, support investment decision-making, and help identify opportunities across Asian markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth economic research and market forecasting for Emerging Asian economies such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
- Develop data-driven investment narratives and recommendations across asset classes, including local and external debt and currencies.
- Monitor and interpret regional macroeconomic, political, and financial developments impacting emerging and global markets.
- Collaborate with global economists, credit analysts, and portfolio managers to translate macro insights into actionable strategies.
- Contribute to ESG-related analysis, model validation, and thematic research projects.
Key Requirements
- Strong academic background in Economics, Finance, or related quantitative disciplines.
- 5+ years’ experience as an economist or sovereign credit analyst, specializing in Emerging Asian markets.
- Proven ability to analyze macroeconomic data and connect trends to asset price movements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative and analytical mindset.
- High degree of initiative, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking.
Interested parties please send your resume to Abhishrut Banerjee at [email protected].
Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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