Posted:1 month ago|
Platform:
Hybrid
Full Time
The candidate will focus on analyzing macroeconomic and market trends with a particular focus on developed currency markets and will require strong quantitative skills. Successful candidates will work on regular periodical research in the FX Research team with Tier 1 investment Bank. The candidate will work closely with the Global FX research team and regularly interact with sales and trading desks across the bank. Key Responsibilities Creating and maintaining short and medium term market and macro models that drive currency markets over time. Analyzing large sets of data and information relevant to the currency market such as flow data, positioning, option market structure and M&A data and authoring relevant reports. Generating and back testing trading ideas for G10 currencies for example on the basis of yield curve slope, yield spread, relative equity performance, valuation, and momentum and market microstructures. Writing and publishing research commentary to accompany data analysis and to discuss market drivers. Work on ad-hoc macro and market projects of relevance to the currency market, for example the impact of a widening US trade deficit on the dollar. Handle ad hoc research requests for data analysis and updates as per requirements. Job Requirements Experience Postgraduate in Economics/Finance/Maths/Physics, at least 3-5 years of work exp. Proficient in econometrics,with prior experience in quantitative modeling and forecasting. Understanding the various inter-linkages between the macro indicators and ability to relate them with the financial markets. Coding skills: R/Python (intermediate to advanced level) Having a good knowledge of databases (Haver, Datastream, Reuters, Bloomberg and other financial databases), handle a lot of data, create charts, work on complicated excel based models etc. Advanced Excel/VBA and quantitative skills: Ability to work with and analyse large set of data and information. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High level of independent thinking and approach
Acuity Knowledge Partners
Upload Resume
Drag or click to upload
Your data is secure with us, protected by advanced encryption.
My Connections Acuity Knowledge Partners
Financial Services
5001-10000 Employees
396 Jobs
Key People
Bengaluru
10.0 - 20.0 Lacs P.A.