Chief Macro Strategist

4 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada iA Financial Group Full time
Job Title: Chief Macro Strategist

Join iA Financial Group as a Chief Macro Strategist and lead our Asset Allocation team's agenda for fundamental macro research, model development, and macro/financial projections.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to drive our macroeconomic research and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics and finance, with expertise in econometrics and a proven track record of delivering high-quality research results.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a macro portfolio strategy, utilizing economic and financial analysis and in-depth macroeconomic trend research to optimize positions and propose non-consensus views.
  • Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for risk management and focus on macroeconomic elements such as monetary policy, geopolitics, inflation, debt, and economic cycles.
  • Prepare and present actionable macro and market research that influences investment decisions, including estimating probabilities of future macro-outcomes and quantifying their impacts on future asset prices.
  • Stay informed of the latest macroeconomic and financial market developments and be a thought leader in the field of macroeconomics and asset allocation.
  • Explore and incorporate alternative and new data for the development of systematic macroeconomic and financial market forecasts.
  • Enhance the brand's thought leadership in macroeconomics and asset allocation through publications and business development efforts.
Requirements:
  • Significant and proven experience in financial markets on the macro/strategy side.
  • Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Economics or Finance, with expertise in econometrics.
  • Proficiency in Python (preferred) or R, Excel.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in presenting research results to diverse audiences, including internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong research skills and a demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing complex concepts and information from a variety of sources.
  • Ability to drive research projects from start to finish (including data collection, data pre-processing, idea generation, signal backtesting and model roll out).
  • An empirical research mindset and a focus on delivering practical results.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
  • Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
What We Offer:

iA Financial Group offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent and offer a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program and a generous retirement plan.



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