US Economist - VP
US Economist - VP
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$ 150000 - 200000
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Job Description
The position sits within the Fixed Income division at Jefferies working closely with the US Rates Desk. The desk serves global fixed income investors with liquidity and assisting in risk transfer in the US Treasury market. Jefferies is a Primary Dealer. In this role Jefferies serves as a trading counterparty of the New York Fed in its implementation of monetary policy expected to make markets for the New York Fed on behalf of its official accountholders as needed and to bid on a prorata basis in all Treasury auctions at reasonably competitive prices. Jefferies also maintains regular communication with the Fed giving insight into market conditions and our views on the outlook for the economy monetary policy and interest rates.
Your role and impact
Jefferies seeks a candidate with experience who will join a team that provides macroeconomic analysis and policy insight. Jefferies values entrepreneurial drive and original ideas that generate unique value to colleagues and clients. The Economics team also focuses on interpreting incoming economic data and news and provides rapid feedback to colleagues in the trading room and outside clients.
Your Responsibilities
As a US Economist you will:
- Collaborate with the Chief Economist to form a view on the economic outlook for the United States including forecasts of key economic data and Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
- Provide regular insight and analysis to the sales and trading teams internally clients who manage portfolios of a variety of asset classes investment banking clients and internal management teams.
- Forecast highfrequency economic data and participate in surveys with the Federal Reserve Treasury and media outlets.
- Write commentary that is distributed to clients press and internal teams on the economic outlook Treasury financing needs and policy decisions Fed monetary policy and the interpretation of highfrequency economic data.
- Communicate with contacts at financial media outlets to promote Jefferies with differentiated views in both print and live interviews.
You have
- A strong background in macroeconomics with substantial experience forecasting and analyzing economic trends
- 7 years of relevant experience is preferred
- Strong proficiency in building statistical models using Python Eviews and related software
- An ability to quickly synthesize data into digestible takeaways that provide value to traders and longterm investors
- Strong communication (both written and oral) theoretical and analytical skills
- An ability to lead discussions with clients and internal management teams providing confident views that have been developed with rigor
- Intense curiosity that drives creative thinking unafraid to deviate from consensus
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $150000 $200000.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
