Global Macro Research - US Economics - Associate//VP

Goldman Sachs
New York - United States
S: Competitive

Job Summary & Responsibilities
Global Investment Research forms a vital link between the Firm's business divisions by providing analyses that significantly impact markets, companies, industries, economies and currencies worldwide in three main areas: economics, portfolio strategy and securities analysis. Our research analysts are some of the highest ranked on the Street and earn their reputation by: analyzing the performance of companies and industry sectors and developing key investment ideas that are used by buy-side firms to structure portfolios and the Goldman Sachs sales force in its interaction with investing clients.

Goldman Sachs seeks an economist to join its US Economic Research group in New York. The group has won numerous forecasting accolades, including the 2009 and 2011 Lawrence R. Klein Award for the most accurate US economic forecast among all 50+ participants in the Blue Chip Economic Indicators survey over the prior four years.

Job Summary & Responsibilities
• Generate unique, thematic written research on the US economic and financial outlook
• Develop quantitative models to forecast US economic growth, inflation, and interest rates
• Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases
• Present economic views to external and internal clients

Basic Qualifications
• Ph.D. in economics OR
• Master's in economics with extensive experience in US macroeconomic research and forecasting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a close-knit team
• A proven capability for original and thought-provoking research
• Familiarity with US macroeconomic data is an advantage

Goldman Sachs, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

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