Financial Markets Economist PHD - Washington, United States - Analytic Recruiting Inc.

Description

Washington DC based financial firm is looking for a PhD with a background in financial markets for a Global Macro Economist position.

The Candidate will join a team that creates original research associated with the regulated mutual fund industry in the US and globally.

Responsibilities:

• The Candidate will work on policy-orientated research on the US Mutual Fund Industry with a focus on international issues that might impact the fund industry.
• Sample Subjects: "How Mutual Funds Weathered Brexit", " Investor Trends in EM Stocks and Bonds", Asia Pacific Investment Performance", "Sizing Up Mutual Fund and ETF Investment in Emerging Markets", Why Regulated Funds Are a Relatively Stable Source of Foreign Investment for Emerging Economies", " U.S. and European Fund Investors Continue to Take Long View on EM Economies"

Requirements

• The candidate must have a PhD in Economics
• Must have Economic research experience in the financial markets
• Have proven academic research and writing experience (Papers or Thesis)
• Have superior analytical skills that can be translated into policy research
• Have the ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of audiences both in written and oral form.
• The Candidate must have an understanding of global financial institutions and international and emerging financial markets.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident

Keywords: Investment Economics, Global Macro, Financial Markets, Mutual Fund Industry, Fund Flows, Global Markets, Analytical Skills, Policy Research.

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Please send resumes to Jim Geiger