Senior US Economist
Senior US Economist
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Job Description
At Aberdeen our ambition is to be the UKs leading Wealth & Investments group.
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industrys best talent.
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients customers colleagues shareholders and society.
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service supported by leading technology and talent.
aberdeen comprises three businesses interactive investor (ii) Investments and Adviser each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients evolving needs:
interactive investor the UKs second largest directtoconsumer investment platform enables individuals in the UK to plan save and invest in the way that works for them.
Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers enabling them to create value for their customers.
Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market through either public markets or alternative asset classes.
About the Department
Global Macro Research is Aberdeens economic and politicalrisk research team undertaking macro research and analysis to drive better investment outcomes. We produce economic forecasts specify alternative scenarios use a range of econometric tools and undertake political risk analysis. This is communicated by research notes webinars podcasts and a wide variety of internal investor and client interactions. The team has experience across central banking ratings agencies investment banking portfolio management and consultancy. We are a trusted economic research partner to portfolio managers risk managers the broader corporate entity and our clients. Our research is integrated into investment processes portfolio decision making risk management and corporate planning.
About the Role
We are seeking a senior economist to lead our research analysis forecasting and scenario analysis of the US economy. The successful candidate will play a key role in forming wider global economic views alongside other senior economists and the Chief Economist.
Key Responsibilities
Economic Forecasting: Forecast growth inflation and monetary policy for the US economy specifying a base case and alternative scenarios. Develop quantitative tools to support the forecasting process.
Economic Analysis and Communication: Shape own and clearly articulate views on the evolving US economic data flow and key macro and market themes driving financial markets.
Research and Publications: Write and contribute to regular publications including daily updates webinars podcasts thematic insight notes forecasts and deep dive research.
Collaboration with Stakeholders: Collaborate with the senior political economist on analysis of the US political outlook and engage with internal investor colleagues to input US economic views into investment processes.
Client Engagement: Regularly present to clients and the media on the US and global economic outlook. Establish and nurture relationships with internal distribution teams and strategic clients.
US Presence: Regularly visit the firms US offices anticipated to be at least two weeklong visits per year depending on client demand.
Mentorship: Develop and mentor junior colleagues overseeing their analysis and editing their writing.
Regulatory Awareness: Understand the regulatory framework in which the company operates acting with honesty and integrity and observing proper standards of market conduct.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Significant Economics Experience: Experience in an economics or financial markets role including regular use of economic data for forecasts research and analysis.
US Economic Knowledge: Strong knowledge and understanding of the key drivers of the US economy.
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex economic ideas effectively to a broad range of audiences with experience delivering presentations to clients.
Written Communication: Excellent written communication skills evidenced through regular analytical report writing.
Quantitative Skills: Excellent quantitative skills including experience with statistical tools and methods.
Teamwork and Relationships: Track record as a strong team player able to build effective relationships across international teams.
Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of the regulatory framework and adherence to relevant rules and regulations.
Qualifications: At least an undergraduate degree in economics or a closely related subject; a postgraduate degree or qualification is advantageous.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our benefits
Theres more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn get involved and be supported.
When you join us your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days annual leave a 16 employer pension contribution a discretionary performancebased bonus (where applicable) private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits including gym discounts season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefitshere.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas our vectors of growth focused on our clients changing needs. You can find out more about what we dohere.
An inclusive way of working
Whatever way you like to work if you have the talent and commitment to join our team wed like to hear from you.
At aberdeen weve adopted a blended working approach. This approach combines the benefits of facetoface collaboration coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles their teams our clients and our business.
Were committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds experience cognitive and neurodiversity age gender gender identity sexual orientation disability religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
