Macro Strategy Analyst-Assistant Vice President

The role of the Macro Strategy team is to support the growth in State Street’s Markets business. It combines our unique capabilities in data and analytics to better serve our clients and build relationships with new customers. The aim of the group is to create and apply a full spectrum of proprietary indicators, tools and ideas that enable our clients to identify opportunities, develop new perspectives and make more informed investment decisions in the global asset markets. The Macro Strategist will be based in London and the key responsibility will be to provide research support for the London strategy team. This role can be performed in a light hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements. However, four days a week office attendance is a requirement.

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets (SSM). When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSM. As our investment research and trading arm, SSM’s number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients’ portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world. Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

• Provide research support to the team’s strategists across macro, FX, Fixed Income and Equity markets, with a specific focus on G10 FX/Interest Rates and their derivative markets.
• Provide coverage for Emerging Markets across EMEA, which will be viewed favorably.
• Provide macroeconomic commentary incorporating SSM's proprietary measures of investor behavior, risk and inflation indicators.
• Write thought pieces, contribute to the portfolio of recommended asset allocation and tactical ideas and help to produce longer‑term research insights.
• Present research to clients and work with the sales team to provide ongoing coverage to large hedge fund, institutional and central bank clients.
• Travel may be required.

What we value:

• Self‑driven, energetic and creative thinker with a strong curiosity about economics, the financial markets and the interactions of the relevant variables.
• Broad understanding of economic and political factors that impact on financial markets.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, concise and digestible research.
• Strong quantitative skills; highly numerate with familiarity with statistical techniques.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong academic background in economics or finance.
• 2‑5 years of experience.
• Prior positions in FX, fixed income and/or commodities markets and a demonstrable understanding of their interaction with currency markets.
• Prior experience in Emerging Markets.

Benefits:

Benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible work programmes, development programmes and educational support to help you reach your full potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.