Quant Economist – Rates & FX

Our client, a >$60bn AUM Hedge Fund , is seeking a highly skilled Quant Economist to join its DM Macro team in London. This role is ideal for someone passionate about macroeconomic theory, monetary policy, and econometric modelling / forecasting, with a track record of producing impactful insights and innovative frameworks

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Conduct deep macroeconomic and policy-driven research with a focus on developed markets
• Build and implement advanced econometric models to understand and forecast macro trends
• Generate trade ideas grounded in a solid economic framework
• Construct tools and frameworks to support high-conviction, macro-driven investment strategies
• Develop inflation and rates models to support the broader team

What We\’re Looking For

• 5-10 years in a relevant Buyside team or Tier 1 Investment Bank
• Strong academic background in Economics, Econometrics, or related quantitative discipline
• Deep understanding of global macroeconomics, monetary policy, and rates markets across DM markets
• Solid experience building econometric models and forecasting frameworks
• Familiarity with coding (Python, R) and data analysis