GMO

Emerging Country Debt Analyst

Boston, MA

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$225kDetected 161 days ago

PythonData AnalysisExcelValuationResearchCommunication

About the role

is currently seeking an experienced sovereign credit analyst to join its 7-member group of portfolio managers and analysts.
The sovereign credit team covers roughly 80 countries that span investment-grade, sub-investment grade, and defaulted countries.
We are looking for a strong team player with a demonstrated passion for emerging markets economic and political analysis.

accept compromise and deliver results to meet deadlines
We manage approximately $80bn for a client base that includes many of the world's most sophisticated institutions, financial intermediaries, and private clients.

Undergraduate degree holders with a strong academic background will be considered.
An advanced degree in economics, quantitative methods, or a related field would be preferable.
A minimum of ten years of relevant economic research focused on emerging and developing economies is required.
Work in the specific area of sovereign credit analysis would be desirable, as would knowledge of exchange rate and local interest rate modeling in emerging markets.
It is imperative that the successful candidate have the initiative and ability to work independently, while collaborating with teammates within a small, collegial setting.
The ideal candidate will also show a desire for achievement and commitment to the investment process and to growing their expertise in the field.
Language Skills: Proficiency in a foreign language is desirable but not required.
Professional Skills: Ability to take initiative and successfully follow through on tasks

Advanced capability in MS Excel required.
Python would be an added plus, as would relevant work with statistical packages such as Stata.
It has a first-decile, 30-plus-year track record in managing hard currency strategies (EMBIG-D benchmark), and a first-decile 17-year track record in managing local currency strategy (GBI-EMGD benchmark).
Data Analysis: Advanced capability in MS Excel required.

Ability to understand and work with a culturally diverse population of issuers is critical.
The ability to communicate concisely in writing is critical.
Proficiency in a foreign language is desirable but not required.
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These include multi-asset class, equity, fixed income and alternative offerings.
Education: Undergraduate degree holders with a strong academic background will be considered.

Company Profile Founded in 1977, GMO is a global investment manager committed to delivering superior long-term investment performance and advice to our clients.
We offer investment strategies and solutions where we believe we are positioned to add the greatest value for our investors.
Industry-wide, we are well known for our focus on valuation-based investing, willingness to take bold positions when conditions warrant, and candid and academically rigorous thought leadership.
We are headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in Europe, Asia and Australia.

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