Lead Investment Associate (Multiple Openings)

Lead Investment Associate (Multiple Openings)
BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES, LP — New York, NY

Title: Lead Investment Associate (Multiple Openings)You will drive the following Responsibilities:Lead and direct or audit work by junior investment associates and/or research associates in the analysis of economic and financial data, the preparation of research reports, and client communications. Manage and train new hires through seminars designed to educate in how Bridgewater thinks about markets and economies, and how to pursue quantitative and qualitative investigations using Bridgewaters propriety tools. Develop Bridgewaters investment community and talent by reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates for investment related roles. Analyze statistical data using both Excel and Bridgewater proprietary analytical tools to conduct investment research, construct portfolios and develop new investment products for clients. Write research reports on macroeconomic trends and create decks or memos on new and existing strategies for clients. Provide content support for client meetings with the Chief Investment Officers and Strategists. Stay abreast of global macroeconomic, policy, and financial market developments through constant surveillance of market intelligence and relate them back to Bridgewaters fundamental economic and markets understanding. Carry out quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on the interrelationship between the macroeconomy and financial markets.Minimum Qualifications:Requires Bachelors degree in Economics, Social Studies, Applied Mathematics or related field and 3 years of experience in any job title/occupation/position conducting quantitative and qualitative research on global macroeconomic trends, financial markets, and trading strategies. Research experience specified must include at least 2 years of experience programming in Scala and coding/constructing quantitative trading systems that use a macroeconomic/global macro trading strategy. Experience specified must include 3 years in each of the following: Utilizing econometric tools (e.g. Stata) and concepts, market mechanics (across all global markets) and key financial frameworks to analyze equity, bond, and currency pricing and valuation and what drives them; Analyzing economic developments using key macroeconomic frameworks, including GDP accounting, national and bilateral balance of payments, business cycles, commodity cycles, and credit cycles; Using statistical methods and navigating historical and government-reported statistical data to study the how changes in macroeconomic indicators can affect financial markets; Analyzing investment portfolios and financial markets for their sensitivity to country level and global economic, financial, and political developments; and Writing research reports on portfolios and strategies for financial professionals. Telecommuting may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite in accordance with company policy. Requires up to 30% domestic travel.Bridgewater reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment. Bridgewater Associates, LP is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWork Schedule:40 hours/weekWage Range:$178,402 to $290,000 base salary/year. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses and other benefits.Job Location: 295 Fifth Avenue, Floor 17, New York, NY 10016Apply to:bw_talentacquisition@bwater.comIndicate job code: BW90 on all applications Bridgewater Associates, LPOne Nyala Farms RoadWestport, CT 06880