Assistant Economist

Invesco
London - United Kingdom
S: Competitive

Invesco Perpetual is one of the UK's largest and most successful independent investment management organisations. As part of the wider Invesco family, we are part of a global organisation with over US$779 billion under management, offices in more than 20 countries and some 7000 employees around the world.
We believe in longevity and our investment team has evolved over the years to include some of the industry's leading players. Key attributes of our success include managing with conviction, maintaining focus on the long term, challenging convention rather than following it and our belief in truly active fund management.
We like to think our employees are best in class and we focus on rewarding employees on merit. The expectations are high but in return we put a great deal of effort into creating a first-class working environment. We consider that by working together we can achieve more. We treat one another with respect and value a collaborative environment. We welcome the different ideas, perspectives and expertise our employees bring to the company. Aside from investment management there are career opportunities across the full range of business functions.

The role:

To provide statistical analysis, charts, tables and reports on economic and financial data relevant to current financial market conditions.

This position is based in our offices at 125 London Wall, London, UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare charts and data from Datastream/Macrobond/CEIC/Bloomberg or other external economic and financial markets databases for internal or external use by Invesco.
Maintain /updating existing databases and charts in Excel/PowerPoint.
Publish reports of Chief Economist (or others) to Invesco or other websites/portals.
Maintain liaison with Chief Economist when he is travelling.
Answer emails on behalf of Chief Economist to Invesco portfolio managers, staff, clients or others requesting economic or financial data.
Research statistical data and theories underlying key topics in financial markets.
Ensure all activities are in line with TCF outcomes

Qualifications

Work Experience / Knowledge:
Some experience of working in a financial firm and using economic/financial data is desirable.
Proven competence with Datastream/Macrobond/CEIC/Bloomberg or other external economic and financial markets database
Good Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:
Accuracy.
Ability to organise/maintain large quantities of data.
Articulate – able to describe complex data issues for PMs/clients.
Confident to meet regular deadlines.

Formal Education: (minimum requirement to perform job duties)
University degree (or higher) with major in Economics or Statistics.

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