Economist

Job Summary—The economist will play a key supporting role in providing macroeconomic insights that inform our investment decision-making. This includes analysis of domestic and global economic trends, fiscal and monetary policy, and economic risks impacting equity and debt markets.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a deep interest in financial markets and economic research to work directly with a high-performing investment team

Job Description

• Analyze and interpret macroeconomic data, including GDP, inflation, interest rates, currency trends, trade data, and fiscal/monetary policy
• Track global economic developments with potential impact on Indian and international equity markets
• Prepare periodic economic outlook notes, internal memos, and presentations for the investment team
• Contribute to thought-leadership content, whitepapers, and investor communication
• Maintain databases of economic indicators and assist in updating economic models
• Collaborate with analysts and fund managers to align economic insights with bottom-up investment ideas
• Monitor and summarize key updates from RBI, MOSPI, SEBI, IMF, and other institutions

Candidate Desirable-

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, or statistics preferred (bachelor’s degree with a strong internship background will also be considered).
• 0–2 years of experience in economic research, preferably within asset management, broking, or financial services
• Strong grasp of macroeconomics, global financial markets, and Indian economic structure
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• High attention to detail, self-driven, and aligned with PPFAS’s long-term investment values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience or exposure to mutual funds, PMS, or macro research at a financial institution
• Interest in behavioral economics or financial history is an added advantage

Job Location - Mumbai ( Andheri)

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