Economist, Investment Strategy, Leading Middle Eastern SWF (Role Based in GCC)

Our client, a global top-10 Sovereign Wealth Fund based in the Middle East , is looking to hire an experienced individual to join their investment strategy team.

Reporting to the Head of Economic & Market Strategy, you will lead macroeconomic analysis and forecasting for European economies, covering growth, inflation and fiscal dynamics. You will be responsible for translating macro and policy developments into actionable implications for markets and asset allocation across asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Lead macroeconomic analysis and forecasting for European economies, covering growth, inflation, fiscal dynamics, and external balances.
• Develop and communicate a coherent Europe contribution to the house view, integrating central bank policy as well as cyclical, structural, and policy-driven factors.
• Translate macro and policy developments into actionable implications for markets and asset allocation across asset classes.
• Produce high-quality written outputs, contribute to flagship publications and present views to senior stakeholders and investment teams.
• Maintain and enhance quantitative tools and forecasting models; incorporate data analytics and scenario analysis.
• Engage with external economists, policymakers, and market participants to challenge and refine internal views.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years in macroeconomic research, investment research or related role.
• Candidates coming from institutional investors such as Pension Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds or Global Asset Managers.