Senior Quantitative Economist

A unique opportunity to work as a quantitative economist for an established and expanding macro research consultancy, based out of Numera's Latin America office in Buenos Aires. Nos encontramos a la búsqueda de un economista cuantitativo para formar parte de nuestra practica de Macro Research, basado en la oficina regional de Numera en Buenos Aires. Who we are Numera Analytics is a global provider of macroeconomic, investment and sectoral research. We produce comprehensive research, data and analysis to guide investment decisions, commercial strategy and risk management. We cater to a varied clientele of institutional investors and multinational corporations. Our Macro Research practice offers top-down investment research. Our team of accomplished economists and strategists produce a wide-ranging suite of research services to guide asset allocation and absolute returns strategies. Unlike most macro shops, we rely on cutting-edge probability forecast models to quantify the upside and downside risks underlying investment decisions. The approach helps our clients monitor extreme events, and uncover opportunities often missed by market participants. Position profile Reporting to Numera's VP-Managing Director & Chief Economist, your primary mandate will be to manage Numera's large and growing suite of econometric infrastructure for forecasting and quantitative research. You will also participate in our macro research projects, and work alongside our sales staff on accounts that make active use of our probabilistic forecasts and proprietary indicators. The role calls requires an in-depth understanding of macro-econometrics, global macro trends, and global financial markets. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Develop, back-test and maintain quantitative models for forecasting and structural analysis for key macro drivers, multiple asset classes (equities + FICC) and selected industrial segments; Work alongside Numera's software developers to grow our modeling / econometrics infrastructure, and contribute to internal package development; Oversee the econometrics work of Numera's research economists, helping with best practices. Directly manage economists involved in modeling / quantitative work; Conduct original research and produce in-depth quantitative analysis on global macro themes. Requirements An MSc in Economics or Econometrics. An MSc in Quantitative Finance with an undergraduate degree in economics is also acceptable. Advanced econometrics modeling in R. Experience with economic forecasting is important, including a proven ability to conduct forecast evaluation exercises. 5-7 years of relevant work experience. This includes writing and maintaining code, with a general knowledge of best practices; experience in collaborating with multi-developer projects; and experience in conducting quantitative macro and/or investment research. Prior hands-on experience with equities, fixed income or commodities is a plus. Fluency in English, including proven English writing skills. Although the position is based out of Buenos Aires, the workflow and communication with external clients is entirely in English. Beyond any technical aspects, our ideal candidate will have a keen interest in global economic trends and financial markets, a high attention to detail, and an aptitude to deliver under pressure. A willingness to work in teams and adapt quickly to new objectives is also important. #J-18808-Ljbffr