HSBC - Research Analyst - Economics Team (1-4 yrs)
Purpose of the job :
To be an integral team member of the Economics team within Global Research you will be required to
- Partner with the on-shore Economics team to support research operations
- Compile / Maintain databases and forecast files
- Develop and maintain statistical models to forecast economic variables such as inflation, GDP, trade etc
- Writing research reports and notes on Asian economies along with country senior economists as required
- Actively collaborating with researchers from other asset classes to maintain consistency of forecasts
Skills/Experience Required :
Being proactive with a positive attitude and high energy are key personal/professional attributes. This role also requires constant communication and collaboration with teammates. The skills below are essential for a smooth functioning -
- A strong understanding of macroeconomic concepts and financial markets
- Analytical reasoning
- Excellent written & verbal communication / presentation skills
- Intermediate to advanced excel skills and familiarity with statistical packages such as Views, SPSS or STATA
- Hands on experience in creating statistical models will be an added plus
- Ability to operate under pressure, multi-task, and be driven
- Extremely meticulous and organized
- Ability to both work in both a team environment and autonomously
Qualifications - Masters in Economics from leading universities
Experience : - 0-2 years of experience in macro economics research