Economist - Research - IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS

Description:

About the Role:

We are hiring an Economist - Research for a leading brokerage firm in Mumbai. The role involves deep macroeconomic analysis, tracking high-frequency economic indicators, and producing actionable insights for internal stakeholders and external clients. The position requires strong research rigor, economic modeling skills, and the ability to translate complex macro data into market-relevant perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

Macroeconomic Research

- Conduct in-depth research on domestic and global macroeconomic trends including growth, inflation, monetary & fiscal policy, trade, and capital flows.

- Track and analyze high-frequency economic indicators (PMI, CPI/WPI, IIP, GDP, yields, liquidity, FX, global macro data).

- Develop macro frameworks and economic forecasts to support market views.

Research & Publications

- Prepare high-quality research notes, reports, and presentations for internal teams and external clients.

- Contribute to thematic macro pieces, policy impact notes, and event-driven research.

- Ensure research is data-driven, well-structured, and aligned with market realities.

Stakeholder & Market Interaction

- Work closely with sales, trading, strategy, and leadership teams to provide macro insights.

- Support client interactions, investor calls, and internal discussions as required.

- Respond to ad-hoc research requests from senior stakeholders.

Data & Analytics

- Use economic data, statistical tools, and models to analyze trends and scenarios.

- Maintain and update macro dashboards, trackers, and forecasting models.

Experience

- 5-8 years of relevant experience in macroeconomic research.

- Prior experience in brokerage firms, sell-side research, banks, global research firms, think tanks, or policy institutions preferred.

Education (Full-Time Only)

- PhD in Economics OR

- Masters / MSc in Economics / Econometrics OR

- MBA (Finance / Economics) from a Tier-1 institute (India or Global)

Skills & Competencies

- Strong understanding of macroeconomics, monetary & fiscal policy.

- Proven ability to analyze high-frequency economic indicators.

- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, market-driven environment.

Why Join

- High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and clients.

- Opportunity to influence macro views and market strategy.

- Competitive compensation for the right profile.