What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Macro Analyst position at Cohen & Steers?
Job Title: Associate Director, Macro Analyst
Department: Investments
Job Reports To: Director, Macro Strategist
Job Summary
Cohen & Steers is seeking an experienced Macro Strategy professional to develop applied macroeconomic frameworks for investing. This position will report to the firm's Macro Strategist and will primarily focus on translating macro research to top-down, alpha-generating investment insights and tactical allocation across asset classes.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking abilities in addition to superior communication skills. We are looking for a self-starter with the ability to perform well autonomously, but also collaboratively, among the broader team. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Major Responsibilities/Activities
- Perform empirical research using economic and financial data: regression and statistical analysis, forecasting models, back-testing and translating macro views to actionable investment ideas
- Develop dashboards and other analytical tools to monitor global economic trends
- Identify top-down macro themes and high-conviction views using quantitative and qualitative approaches
- Publish and present research on the implications of key economic and policy developments to portfolio managers and investment analysts responsible for $100 billion in assets
Minimum Requirements
- 4 – 6 years of experience concentrated in economics, preferably in the financial industry
- Understanding of macroeconomics, with a focus on business cycle dynamics, balance of payments, and monetary/fiscal policy
- Experience with investment strategy or asset allocation
- Demonstrated quantitative skills with advanced knowledge of applied statistics and econometrics
- Programming experience (Python, R, SQL, EViews, or similar) preferred but not required
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to persuasively defend ideas
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint); working knowledge of Bloomberg and Refinitiv (Datastream) preferred but not required
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus\
Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.