Job Title: Associate Director, Macro Analyst
Department: Investments
Reports To: Senior Vice President, Macro Strategist
FLSA Code: Exempt
Estimated Salary: $155,000 - $175,000
Job Summary:
Cohen & Steers is seeking a Macro Analyst on a global macro strategy team that focuses on top-down alpha-generating investment insights across the firm’s asset classes. This position will report to the firm’s Macro Strategist and will contribute to the team’s goal of developing applied economic frameworks and translating macro views to asset allocation strategy across and within the firm’s asset classes.
We are looking for a self-starter with the ability to perform well autonomously, but also collaboratively, among the broader team. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Perform empirical research using economic and financial data: regression and statistical analysis, forecasting models, back-testing and translating macro views to actionable investment ideas
- Develop dashboards and other analytical tools to monitor global economic trends
- Identify top-down macro themes using quantitative and qualitative approaches; stay abreast of thematic research as reflected in things like central bank and sell-side research
- Write and present research on the implications of economic and policy developments to portfolio managers, investment analysts, and traders across the firm’s investment department
Minimum Requirements:
- 4 - 6 years of experience concentrated in economics, preferably in the financial industry
- Understanding of macroeconomics, with a focus on business cycle dynamics, balance of payments, and monetary/fiscal policy
- Demonstrated quantitative skills with advanced knowledge of applied statistics and econometrics
- Working knowledge of Bloomberg and Datastream (Refinitiv) strongly preferred
- Programming experience (Python, R, EViews, or similar) preferred but not required
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.
