Macro Economist

Robin Keck Associates
London - United Kingdom
S: Competitive

Role:

Our Alternative Investment client is looking to hire a Macro Economist who is an expert on GDP Nowcasting to join their newly formed research team in London. Using the latest available econometric techniques, the successful candidate will work with the team – and with the firm's quantitative analysts and software developers – to develop the forecasting tools. S/he will also contribute to developing nowcasting tools for market relevant high fequency indicators. They will benefit from strong database management support with unconstrained access to economic data series.

Candidates will have:
•A post-graduate degree in Quantitative and Economics disciplines;
•A minimum of two years practical experience (and up to 10 years experience) in developing nowcasting tools for GDP using bridge equation methods, dynamic factor models and/or Bayesian VAR.
•Experience using these tools across a range of economies, ideally with practical experience on using these techniques for US quarterly GDP forecasting.

Candidate Skills required:
•Advanced econometrics and analytical skills
•Professional and research interests in Macroeconomics; Econometrics; Forecasting and Financial Markets
•Programming skills (desirable)
•Strong written and verbal communication skills

Candidates will be:
•Able to present complex analysis in a simple and appealing way
•Able to make swift transition into an investment environment
•Strongly driven to achieve in a highly competitive field
•Open and receptive to the views of others
•Strong in written and verbal communication

Candidates from academia, private or official sectors will be considered.

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