Chief Economist - Institutional Equity Research

Role Overview

The Chief Economist will be responsible for leading macroeconomic research and integrating top-down economic insights into the firm's institutional equity research and strategy framework. The role involves tracking Indian and global economies, producing high-impact economic publications, supporting equity strategy and engaging closely with institutional clients through bespoke research, roadshows and events.

Job Profile & Key Responsibilities

Macroeconomic Research & Publications

- Produce regular economic updates and publications, including Economic Reports and Thematic Economic Research.

- Develop and maintain detailed macroeconomic and forecasting models covering growth, inflation, policy, liquidity, and external balances.

- Track Indian and global macroeconomic developments, assessing implications for equity markets and investment strategy.

Top-Down & Equity Strategy Support

- Conduct top-down macro research to generate relative and directional calls, sector views, and thematic perspectives for inclusion in periodic equity research publications.

- Work closely with the Head of Research and Equity Strategy team to integrate macro views into equity strategy, sector allocation, and house views.

- Highlight key investment strategies driven by macroeconomic trends and global market dynamics.

Client Engagement & Bespoke Research

- Handle client requests and deliver timely macro updates tailored to institutional investor needs.

- Provide bespoke research, interacting directly with clients and catering to specific thematic or market-driven requests.

- Present macro views and strategy implications to institutional clients through meetings, calls, and presentations.

Market Coverage & Outreach

- Monitor and analyze Indian equity markets alongside global markets, identifying risks, opportunities, and cross-market linkages.

- Plan and organize client roadshows, events, and annual surveys, in coordination with Sales and Research teams.

- Support client engagement initiatives aimed at strengthening the firm's institutional franchise.

Experience

- 10-12 years of relevant experience in macroeconomic research, equity strategy or institutional research within an investment bank, brokerage, asset manager or similar financial institution.

Qualifications

- Master's degree in Economics, or

- Bachelor's degree in Economics with MBA and/or CFA

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong understanding of macroeconomics and financial markets, with a focus on equity implications

- Proven ability to translate macro data into actionable investment insights

- Client-focused mindset with strong communication and presentation skills

- Experience working in a fast-paced institutional research environment

- Ability to collaborate closely with strategy, sector analysts, and sales teams