Job Description

Location: Canada (Montreal preferred) or open to remote in UK/Europe/North America

Visa sponsorship available where applicable

Hybrid working model

On behalf of a globally respected macroeconomic research firm, we are looking for a top-down strategist or economist to join their Special Reports Unit. This team produces some of the most widely read thematic content on the intersection of global macro and investment strategy, delivered to a broad institutional client base across asset classes.

The Role:

This is a rare opportunity to write deep-dive macro reports with meaningful market relevance, working alongside highly regarded thinkers in the field. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and contributing to ~12 special reports per year. Topics vary across macroeconomics, policy, asset allocation, and market dynamics — and the expectation is to eventually work with a high degree of autonomy in writing and ideation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing high-quality, thematic macro strategy research reports with a clear market angle.
• Building proprietary indicators and models to support views.
• Offering independent and actionable investment implications derived from your analysis.
• Collaborating with senior researchers to brainstorm topics and refine arguments.
• Presenting findings internally and occasionally externally (e.g., webcasts).
• Mentoring junior analysts and proofreading team outputs.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a strong macro thinker with a structured writing style, who has the confidence and intellectual curiosity to propose, investigate, and defend their views.

Must-haves:

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in a top-down macro research or strategy role.
• Background in economics and/or finance — ideally a Master’s degree or higher.
• Experience writing independent macro/investment research with a market-facing lens.
• Clear understanding of how macroeconomic analysis informs cross-asset allocation.
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or similar data terminals, and data manipulation tools.
• A systems-level understanding of market behaviour (equity rotation, liquidity cycles, etc.)

Nice-to-haves:

• CFA qualification or current enrollment.
• Experience with Macrobond, Python, or statistical software.
• Prior exposure to central bank research, investment strategy teams, or independent research providers.
• Published macro commentary or authorship of notable whitepapers.

Culture & Setup:

• Low ego, high-output environment — you'll be working with intellectually curious peers.
• The team values independence and initiative; successful hires are often given wide latitude to explore ideas.
• While client interaction is not central to the role, strong communication is a plus.
• The team is open to hiring in Canada, UK, US, or Europe — and can accommodate time zone differences as long as there’s a few hours of daily overlap.

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