Emerging Markets Economist

Brevan Howard has an exciting opportunity for a Junior EM Economist to join our New York office.

The role will focus on providing macro analysis, economic forecasting, and market insights on EM economies, predominantly Latin America. The role involves analyzing growth trends, inflation, central bank policies, fiscal dynamics, and geopolitical risks across emerging markets to identify trading opportunities in FX, rates, credit, and equities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of emerging market economies in Latin America (LatAm) region, including but not limited to monetary policy, fiscal policy, economic indicators, and geopolitical risks
• Forecast key indicators for emerging markets
• Prepare and present economic research reports, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Work closely with portfolio managers, traders, and other team members to integrate economic analysis into the investment decision-making process

Required Skills

• 1-3 years of relevant work or research experience in Emerging Markets.
• Strong macroeconomic understanding; EM growth cycles, monetary/fiscal policies, inflation drivers etc.
• Market Awareness; Knowledge of various asset classes (bonds, interest rates, fx, credit etc) and macro strategies.
• Advanced Data & Quantitative Skills; programming and coding, Python, R, Excel, econometrics, Bloomberg.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language (strongly preferred) due to interaction with Latin American networks.

Education Requirements

• Undergraduate and Graduate degree in Economics or other related field

Other Requirements

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and flexible
• Excellent written and spoken business English (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
• High personal initiative and personal responsibility
• Ability to manage work priorities appropriately
• Highly proactive and hardworking
• Friendly, polite and personable – enjoys working with others

WHO WE ARE

Brevan Howard Asset Management is one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers, overseeing assets on behalf of institutional investors from around the world, including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, government agencies, private banks, and fund of funds.

Brevan Howard was founded in 2002 and launched its flagship global macro strategy in April 2003. The firm currently manages over $35bn and engages predominantly in discretionary directional and relative value trading in fixed income, FX markets, and equities. BH Digital, a division within Brevan Howard that manages crypto and digital asset strategies was launched in 2022.

The firm currently employs over 1,000 personnel worldwide, including over 300 investment professionals. This global presence gives Brevan Howard the ability to identify and source attractive investment opportunities, as well as investment management talent wherever they may be. Brevan Howard has won several industry awards for excellence in risk management, operational robustness, and investment performance.

The firm’s main hubs are in London, Jersey, Geneva, New York, Austin, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.