Associate-Economics Research Manager Associate
Business Overview:
About the Global Markets Economic Research group:
The objective of the Economic Research team is to provide economic analysis and forecasts of economic data releases for traders, sales people, and clients through publications, client visits, meetings, conference calls, conferences and the media. The primary publications include daily, weekly and quarterly pieces as well as more in depth thought pieces. There are regional economics teams around the world with Paul Mortimer-Lee the Global Head of Market Economics and the Chief North America Economist. The North American economics team is based in NY and has a total of four economists covering the US and Canada and another two economists covering Latam.
Responsibilities:
The economists in the Economic Research Group analyze macroeconomic data, fiscal policy, and Federal Reserve actions, in order to interpret their effect on the US and global economy and, ultimately, their impact on US and global trading markets. Economists provide immediate commentary on major economic events and as economic data are released by publishing market snapshots, speaking with trading and sales teams, and providing additional deeper analysis in daily/weekly publications. The economists maintain a large number of economic models and spend about half of their time analyzing and writing, and half talking with clients, salespersons, traders, policymakers and media.
Economists work together to develop data analysis, econometric modeling, chart creation, and other more immediate needs. The learning curve is steep, so new team members’ understanding of the work flow is an important element in order to help the team meet their strict deadlines.
BNPP is looking for an Economic Research Manager at the Analyst/Associate level to perform a hybrid role:
- First, the candidate would serve as a researching economist on US economics, including:
- Develop and maintain macroeconomic and financial databases.
- Develop and maintain reliable quantitative and econometric models.
- Assist in and contribute to the production of periodic research papers/documents.
- Model and forecast key macro and financial variables for North American economies.
Second, the candidate would support the research team and the Chief Economist in managing the research production and dissemination process, including:
- Development and maintenance of research templates and presentations
- Project management of research models and large publications
- Coordinating research management and team meetings
- Managing social media presence
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in economics (Masters degree preferred).
- One to four years’ experience as a research assistant/economist.
- Strong quantitative background in econometric analysis and statistical techniques.
- Proficient in the use of EViews or related statistical software.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English
- Excellent proficiency of Excel, including VBA.
- Must be able excellent organizational and team management skills to handle high‐volume of publications and presentations production.
- Must have an extremely strong attention to detail, ability to multi‐task.
- Must work well in a collaborative, team‐centered environment.
Essential personal skills
- Diligence - Displays dedication, shows attention to detail and quickly separates relevant from irrelevant information
- Resilience - Stays calm and positive, controls his/her emotions in conflict or any situation of intense stress (due to market, time or client pressure)
- Communication - Is an active listener and communicates clearly in English
- Innovation - Thinks laterally to identify other sources of useful information and displays an ability to think outside the box
FINRA Registrations Required:
Series 7, 3, & 63 registrations will be required