Economist - BFSI - IIM/MDI/ISB/FMS

Job Title Economist

Location Mumbai

Job Purpose :

Evolving the strategy for asset allocation using macro variables for capital markets

Key Deliverables :

- Tracking the major economic parameters and market data, updating sheets and writing notes on major macro releases.

- Writing periodic research reports that give clients a perspective on the coverage sector

- Communicating effectively, both in written and oral form - forecasts and views on the economy and industry sectors

- Interacting with external and internal clients and facilitating their decision making

- Come out with timely actionable ideas to generate revenues for the firm

- Facilitating interaction of corporate / industry experts with clients

- Ensuring that financial models are precise and robust to capture the various nuances and complexities of the economy

- Providing actionable ideas, given a certain change in the economy/business environment

Qualifications & Experience :

- MBA / BA in Economics from Tier 1 Institutes

- 3-8 years of Work Experience, including a minimum of 2 years in Economic Research in the Capital Markets domain

- In-depth knowledge of Economics with mix of Finance

- Expertise in softwares such as Bloomberg and CMIE

- Data Modelling and analytics

- Advanced Excel skills (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Nested if etc)

- Aptitude for Economic Research, especially understanding of business models and converting the same into effective/dynamic financial models

- Holistic perspective with an eye for detail

- Ability to understand as well as communicate complex business developments in a simple and lucid manner

- Understanding of the financial markets and interplay of all the factors impacting Indian equity markets

- Decision-Making skills

- Ability to communicate and interact with very senior level industry/government officials

- Ability to work under stressful and tight timeline situations