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A unique opportunity to work as a Global Macro Strategist for an established and expanding macroeconomic research consultancy, based out of Numera’s head office in Montreal.

Who we are

Numera Analytics is a global provider of macroeconomic and sectoral research. Our team of accomplished economists produce comprehensive research and analysis to help shape investment decisions, commercial strategy and risk management. We cater to a varied clientele of institutional investors and multinational firms.

Our Macro Research practice offers global top-down investment research. Our team of accomplished economists and strategists produce a wide-ranging suite of research services to guide asset allocation and absolute returns strategies. Unlike most macro shops, we rely on cutting-edge probability forecast models to quantify the upside and downside risks underlying investment decisions. The approach helps our clients monitor extreme events, and uncover opportunities often missed by market participants.

Position profile

Reporting to Numera’s VP-Managing Director & Chief Economist, your key mandate will be to produce and present original research on global economic and investment themes, and offer actionable ideas on major asset classes and regions. This position requires an in-depth understanding of business cycle dynamics, monetary and fiscal policy, and of equity and FICC (fixed income, currency and commodity) markets. Prior experience in conducting applied top-down investment research is essential, preferably at a macro research consultancy or at an investment institution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct independent research on a variety of global and US-specific macroeconomic themes, and assess their investment implications.
• Write research reports, produce actionable investment ideas, and present key findings.
• Make active use of Numera’s probability forecast and structural models to assess global macro dynamics, and evaluate the risk-reward profile of various asset prices.
• Collaborate with Numera’s business development team in prospecting and client retention.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, with a concentration in macroeconomics. A graduate degree in Financial Economics and relevant work experience is also acceptable.
• 3-5 years of work experience conducting applied macroeconomic and/or top-down investment research. Knowledge of portfolio construction / asset allocation is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Prior work experience in publishing macro research and communicating with external clients in English is essential.
• Experience with econometric modeling in R, MATLAB or Python. Practical experience with economic forecasting is an advantage, including a proven ability to conduct forecast evaluation exercises.
• Ability to produce research reports under tight deadlines. The production cycles for our regular monthly publications are typically 2-3 days long.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A keen interest in global economic trends and international financial markets.
• An ability to interpret and convey complex research in a precise and compelling manner.
• An extremely high attention to detail, and an aptitude to deliver under extreme pressure.
• A willingness to work in teams, adjust priorities, and adapt quickly to new objectives.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, and a willingness to contribute to Numera’s long-term success.
• Availability to travel overseas.