Global Investment Research, U.S. Economics, Associate - New York
Posted on: 22 Mar 2021
New York City, New York
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GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH
From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. Youll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.
DIVISIONAL OVERVIEW
Global Investment Research (GIR) division provides economic analysis and investment recommendations by generating fundamental research and analysis of economies, markets, industries and companies. Our clients include asset managers, hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and major non-financial corporations, among others.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an economist to join the US Economics team in New York. Economists will:
* Produce original economic research for a large global audience across the financial industry
* Develop quantitative models to forecast economic growth, inflation, and monetary policy
* Closely follow and forecast US monetary policy decisions
* Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases
* Present the teams economic views to internal and external clients globally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* PhD in Economics
* Strong interest in macroeconomics and monetary policy
* Experience producing original and thought-provoking economic research
* Excellent writing skills
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
* Ability to work both autonomously and in a close team setting
* Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Goldman Sachs
New York, New York
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. operates as an investment banking, securities, and investment management company worldwide. It operates in four segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The Investment Banking segment provides financial advisory services, including strategic advisory assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense activities, restructurings, spin-offs, and risk management; and underwriting services, such as debt and equity underwriting of public offerings and private placements of various securities and other financial instruments, as well as derivative transactions with public and private sector clients.
The Institutional Client Services segment is involved in client execution activities related to making markets in cash and derivative instruments for interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, commodities, and equities; and provision of securities services comprising financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services, as well as the marketing and clearing of client transactions on various stock, options, and futures exchanges.
The Investing & Lending segment invests in and originates longer-term loans; and makes investments in debt securities and loans, public and private equity securities, and infrastructure and real estate entities, as well as provides unsecured and secured loans through its digital platforms. The Investment Management segment offers investment management services; and wealth advisory services consisting of portfolio management, financial planning and counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services. The company serves corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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IndustryBanking/Financial Services
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No. of Employees35,900
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