The Macroeconomic Research unit is an integral part of the investment process at Swiss Life Asset Managers, which manages the balance sheet of Swiss Life Group, various securities, real estate, and infrastructure funds as well as assets of institutional clients. The team prepares economic analyses, scenarios and forecasts for our main markets and communicates them to internal and external clients. We assume a Group function within the cross-border organisation in Switzerland, France, Germany, the Nordics, and the UK. We are looking for you to join our team as an Economist/Data Analyst (f/m/d). We are located at our head office in Zurich, right next to Lake Zurich.
Responsibilities
Continuous monitoring and analysis of economic trends in our core markets
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of economic, demographic and market data including the development of long-term views on important variables
Discussion of economic views and financial market implications in the monthly investment process
Presentations to internal and external clients as well as contributing to articles and publications
Experience
A master's degree or Ph D in economics
Ideally 3-5 years of work experience as an economist
Strong background in quantitative methods, data analysis and econometrics with knowledge in R or Python, VBA a plus
Ability to apply macroeconomic theory to the analysis and forecasting of ongoing market developments
Good editorial skills and ability to present views and findings to different target audiences
Interest in financial markets and asset management
An open-minded team player with entrepreneurial spirit
Proficiency in German and English, French or Italian is a plus
Only direct applications will be considered for this vacancy and we do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.
Benefits
25 days of vacation per year
discounts on SL investment products and mortgages
contribution to 3rd pillar life insurance
employer's contributions to the pension fund
reka cheques and meal allowance
discounts on public transportation (up to 35%)
flexible working models
various timeout models
Service anniversaries
training and development opportunities (inhouse AM Academy)
physiotherapy offering
days off for caregivers
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Our Location
Zurich
Swiss Life Asset Managers
We are a leading European asset manager and institutional real estate asset manager with locations in Switzerland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the UK and Norway.
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