- Plays a key role in IFA's strategic research process by identifying developing industry issues and formulating research proposals, leading teams, and seeing through to final completion on research priorities of the unit.
- Contributes to ICI research publications, comment letters to regulators, academic research, and blog posts.
- Supports ICI's other departments (Law, ICI Global, Government Affairs, Operations) by providing economic analysis of proposed regulations relating to the fund industry and/or market structure.
- Monitors domestic and international events and, as necessary, provides analysis of the implications to the fund industry.
- Undertakes tasks and assignments as directed by the senior director of IFA, chief economist, and/or deputy chief economist.
- Develops and maintains contacts among individuals within the fund industry, the financial community, regulators, academics, and media as appropriate.
- Responds to requests for information and research from ICI staff and members in a timely manner.
- Reviews, analyzes, and prepares critiques of academic or regulatory economic research relevant to the mutual fund or ETF industries.
- Develops and delivers presentations to ICI staff, committees, and members, as well as at public conferences and meetings, as necessary.
- Attends and participates in conferences dealing with topics of relevance to ICI.
- Reviews regular data reports before their release.
- Helps develop and maintain, and work with, large databases relating to mutual funds, ETFs, and the financial sector.
- Leads, develops, and mentors junior staff in IFA.
- Ph.D. in Economics (with a concentration in macroeconomics) or Finance and a minimum of 7 years substantial professional experience and knowledge in analyzing economic, financial and/or policy issues relevant to the fund industry.
- Substantial knowledge of financial institutions and financial markets. Knowledge of international economics and international finance is a plus.
- Knowledge of econometrics, forecasting techniques, and economic modeling.
- Knowledge of a programming language, such as R, Python, STATA or Matlab.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to lead teams or work as a member of a team.
- Excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects and work under competing deadlines.
- Superior analytical skills that can be translated into policy research and ability to convey complex issues to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form.
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Senior Economist - Washington, United States - Investment Company Institute
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionAs the leading global association of mutual funds, ETFs, and other regulated funds, the Investment Company Institute encourages adherence to high ethical standards, promotes public understanding, and works to advance the interests of funds, their shareholders, directors, and advisers.
Assists the chief and deputy chief economists, senior director, and other ICI staff in analyzing the economics of regulatory and legislative issues and proposals; monitors and analyzes economic and financial developments affecting mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), other financial institutions, and financial markets; produces directed or self-developed academic research related to regulated fund industry and/or other retail products in the asset management industry.
Essential functions of this role include:
If you have the following credentials, we encourage you to apply:
ICI offers competitive pay, excellent benefits to include a comprehensive medical plan, generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid leave, commuting subsidies, and tuition reimbursement as well as training and development opportunities. Based in Washington, DC, ICI is conveniently located next to McPherson Square Metro station.
To be considered for the position, apply at and please provide your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae.
ICI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
