Global Investment Research, Macro Research, Commodities Economist, Associate/Vice President

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Global Investment Research (GIR) division provides investment recommendations by generating fundamental research and analysis of economies, markets, industries and companies. GIR analysts help our clients achieve superior returns by seeking to develop creative, differentiated investment insights and ideas. Our clients include asset managers, hedge funds, mutual funds, and pension funds, among others.

JOB SUMMARY
The commodities economist will work within GIR’s Macro Research group as part of the Commodities team. The Macro Research group consists of country economists, commodity analysts and portfolio strategists. Commodity analysts cover energy research, metals, bulks, investor and corporate strategy, and provide forecasts for commodities prices, demand and supply.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Data gathering, analyses and presentation
- Building and maintaining forecasting models
- Researching and writing reports including thematic pieces
- Communicating commodities views with sales, trading and clients

Preferred Qualifications

- PhD training in economics
- At least 3 years relevant work experience
- Experience in commodities research working either within an investment bank or large commodities house providing market views, forecasts and recommendations or investment strategies
- Proven understanding of macroeconomics and finance
- Strong quantitative and analytical background; an enthusiastic researcher/model builder
- A proactive approach, lateral thinking and judgment
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to interact with global stakeholders
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and adapt to a dynamic and changing organization

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet. © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2015. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.  © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2015.  All rights reserved.

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