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Macrosynergy is looking for an economist, who enjoys working out the relationships between the macro economies and financial marketsand has a strong quantitative background to join its Quantitative Research Team. 

We are in search of a quantitative economist to assume a central role in the development of JPMaQS, a data processing system that generates macro quantamental data with wide breadth and deep history, making it easier for investment professionals to develop macro systematic investment strategies and trading tools for discretionary portfolio managers. 

The role: 

• The candidate must have a strong interest in macroeconomics, monetary policy, and international financial relations, as well as the relationship between the economy and financial markets. 
• The responsibilities encompass gathering and analyzing vintage-grade economic data from various public and private sources. The candidate will collaborate within a team environment, working alongside software engineers tasked with implementing the entire workflow and data engineers responsible for feature construction. 

Qualifications: 

• A master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Finance or Econometrics. Depending on the academic qualifications, a few years practical work experience is desirable. 
• Advanced knowledge of Python for data analysis and modeling and willingness to learn standard development tools such as versioning controls and continuous integration and deployment workflows. 
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, econometric modeling, and financial market analysis. 
• Detailed knowledge and curiosity for composition of various economic indicators across the world, in-depth understanding integration of non-quantitative information, seasonal and calendar adjustment and econometric estimation and forecasting. 
• Working experience in relating macroeconomics with financial markets and asset prices is desirable. 
• Core values must include a strong work ethic with a sense of responsibility and integrity, being comfortable with working in a small project team, and enjoyment in solving technical problems. 

This assignment will be particularly advantageous if: 

• You exhibit conscientiousness, possess excellent attention to detail, are highly motivated, and maintain a 'can-do' attitude. 
• You enjoy tackling challenging problems and thrive on finding innovative solutions. 
• You aspire to enhance your expertise and reputation within the financial industry while collaborating within a youthful, dynamic, and innovative team that provides ample support and resources. 

Application: 

Please apply by sending your CV, a covering letter and sample code to opportunities@macrosynergy.com. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Job status. This is a permanent, full-time role, based in Central London. 

About the company: 

Macrosynergy is a London-based research and technology company who has pioneered the use of quantitative fundamental, or "quantamental," macro trading strategies. We firmly believe that the synergy between modern statistical learning and macroeconomic research is vital for achieving efficient, ethical, and sustainable investment management practices. Drawing upon our nearly three decades of expertise spanning asset management, proprietary trading, and macroeconomic research, we assist asset owners and managers at every stage of macro quantamental investment management. In collaboration with J.P. Morgan, Macrosynergy has developed and maintains "JPMaQS” (the J.P. Morgan Macrosynergy Quantamental System). JPMaQS provides a versatile toolset, facilitating the use of quantamental data for algorithmic trading and offering valuable resources for discretionary traders. See www.macrosynergy.com for more information.