Responsibilities
1. Conduct research with portfoliomittee's topics of interest in order to formulate macro strategy and generating relevant economic analysis. This involves updating the PM team on high frequency macro variables including inflation, growth and balance of payments information as well as more cyclical and structural shifts for sovereigns in that region.
2. Detailed balance sheet analysis is also required, particularly for distressed sovereigns. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to conduct thorough scenario analysis including stress testing their own assumptions against market consensus. Simple economic modelling and forecasts of inflation trends and assessments of CB reaction functions.
3. Contribute to research through on the ground country trips as well as frequent market updates with a focus on investment rmendations and implementable strategy.
4. Support new business development through marketing and client engagements globally.
Ideal Experience
5. Minimum of five years' experience in regional economics .
6. Extremely strong quantitative background.
7. Tangible experience in analyzing EM sovereign balance sheets and demonstrable skills in implementing portfolio investments ideas.
8. Masters or PhD in Economics or Finance, IFI experiences are a plus.
Criticalpetencies for Success
9. Demonstrated skill in sovereign balance sheet analysis with particular experience in EM economies on behalf of either sell-side or buy-side firms
10. Highly quantitative approach to analysis
11. Ability to think about how to structure and optimize portfolios
12. Ability to work closely with Portfolio Managers, Analysts and Account Managers in a collaborative manner
13. Effective client presentation skills and ability to articulate PIMCO philosophy and process to support the franchise
14. Strongmunications skills, internally and externally. Manage the flow of information from the markets to internal constituencies.
Other Personal Characteristic
15. A collegial work style
16. Strong work ethic, intellectual honesty and curiosity, and ability to succeed in a high intensity environment
17. Able to remain calm and objective in the face of periods of excessive optimism or extreme pessimism in the capital markets
18. Unassailable ethics and integrity
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Job ID R103649