Macro Strategist

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

Wellington Management manages approximately $22 billion in hedge fund assets globally, with our Global Macro platform accounting for over $6 billion and growing rapidly.

We are currently seeking a Strategist to join our Global Macro team in London. This individual will work closely with senior strategists to develop and maintain comprehensive macroeconomic forecasts for European economies, with a focus on country-specific analysis and policy implications.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will bring a blend of quantitative rigor and qualitative insight to:

• Develop and maintain detailed economic forecasts for European economies, including detailed country-level analysis and policy implications;
• Create proprietary economic indicators and quantitative frameworks to identify investment opportunities and identify market mispricing; and
• Present economic insights & investment recommendations to portfolio managers.

QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:

• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in macro analysis and forecasting, ideally of European economies. This may have been gained at another financial services firm or within a government institution;
• A strong academic background, including an undergraduate degree in Economics. A post-graduate qualification in Economics is highly desirable;
• Strong analytical skills & intellectual curiosity;
• Strong econometric and modelling skills; ideally proficient in Python, R, or similar;
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex economics ideas into actionable investment insights; and
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a global team.

LOCATION
The strategist will be based in Wellington's London office.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

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