Economist/Investment Analyst, Hedge Fund, London

Responsibilities:

• Working directly on-desk with exposure to the full investment decision making process.
• Demonstrate expertise in macroeconomic principles, focusing on key indicators like GDP, inflation, and international trade data.
• Interpret central bank communications and assess their impact on economic growth and market dynamics.
• Analyze how economic trends influence asset prices in the medium term.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and projects to deepen the firm's understanding of specific economic topics.
• Utilize coding skills, preferably in Python, to conduct economic data analyses and develop tools and models.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience as an economist, preferably in a top-tier financial institution or related field.
• Proficiency in statistics with the ability to apply statistical methods to diverse datasets.
• Strong coding skills and an interest in exploring new technologies.
• Collaborative mindset with an openness to teamwork.