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US Rates Research Analyst - Global Research

New York, New York

Job Description:

The US rates strategy group is responsible for generating financial market research, forecasts, and trade ideas across US & Canadian rates markets. The team covers duration, curve, front end, inflation protected securities, spreads, agency debt, vol, and supply / demand topics. The team partners with key business partners across sales & trading + other business lines throughout the firm. We are looking for someone to support the team & develop into a strong research analyst.

Responsibilities:

+ Serve as key member of Bank of America interest rate strategy team and in support of team production

+ Work closely with senior members of the team in markets analysis & research production

+ Conduct macroeconomic, market, and interest rate analysis to formulate views and trades in the rates market

+ Support stand-out thematic research with a focus on trade idea generation and monetizable ideas across US rates

+ Assist in production of weekly research pieces on macro and micro views on wide range of factors affecting interest rates including monetary policy, fiscal policy and global macro-economic developments

+ Work with the sales force in maintaining relationships with clients by updating with latest market developments, conference calls and one-on-one meetings

+ Use applied statistics to help generate and inform views

+ Periodic travel may be required

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Economics, Statistics or related) or equivalent years of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience in relevant field + demonstrated interest in US interest rates / macroeconomics

+ Background in economic & financial market analysis + applied statistics / econometrics

+ Demonstrated ability to manage large data sets and conduct macro & financial markets analysis

+ Excellent communication (written & verbal), presentation, & interpersonal skills

+ Meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic are required

+ Proven organizational and time management skills as well as ability to work under pressure

+ Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams/individuals

+ Familiarity in R or Matlab is a plus, but not required

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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