Global Investment Research, Portfolio Strategy Analyst

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You'll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The US Portfolio Strategy group analyzes and forecasts the direction of equity markets, identifies key themes and factors driving equity markets, and evaluates the attractiveness of investment in various sectors. The group advises institutional investors on strategies for profit maximization and risk management for equity portfolios.

Working closely with the Chief US Equity Strategist and other members of the team, the Analyst assists in:

• Analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data related to equities
• Presenting data and conclusions in a clean and efficient manner to senior stakeholders
• Recommending equity investment strategies involving index performance, sector allocation, and macro themes through written reports
• Collaborating with macro and single-stock groups within research
• Communicating with the sales force/traders and external clients

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably majors in Economics, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Finance or Accounting
• 1+ years of work experience
• Understanding of statistical analysis, experience with Excel required and packages such as SAS, R, MATLAB, Stata, etc. preferred