JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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Global Research
Emerging Markets Cross-Asset Strategist

JOE ID Number: 2014-02_111452192
Date Posted: 11/12/2014
Date Inactive: 01/31/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Emerging Markets Cross-Asset Strategist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: New York City, New York, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: G1 -- General Financial Markets
Salary Range: Competitive
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is looking to hire an Associate level Global Emerging Markets Economist & Strategist based in New York. We rank #1 in Global Research and #1 in Emerging Markets Economic and Fixed Income Research.

You would work with the senior economists and strategists on emerging markets economic analysis and modelling and on developing investment strategy recommendations across bonds and currencies. This ranges from modelling in Matlab or eViews to developing investment ideas and communicating the results to clients, sales and trading.

You should have a PhD in economics or finance, with a focus on macroeconomics and international economics. You should be a strong writer, quick and versatile in applying your academic knowledge to practical problems. Related work experience, including internships in either investment banks, policymaking or international organizations, would be an advantage but is not required. You should be interested in financial markets and happy to work in a dynamic team.

This is a permanent role with competitive compensation. We are looking to decide soon but would be flexible about a start date in the 1st half of 2015.

Please send a one-page CV to Cara Fitzgerald (email: cara.fitzgerald@bankofamerica.com).

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 01/31/2015