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 productionWork closely with senior members of the team in markets analysis & research productionConduct macroeconomic, market, and interest rate analysis to formulate views and trades in the rates marketSupport stand-out thematic research with a focus on trade idea generation and monetizable ideas across US ratesAssist 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 developmentsWork with the sales force in maintaining relationships with clients by updating with latest market developments, conference calls and one-on-one meetingsUse applied statistics to help generate and inform viewsPeriodic travel may be required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Economics, Statistics or related) or equivalent years of experience1-2 years of experience in relevant field + demonstrated interest in US interest rates / macroeconomicsBackground in economic & financial market analysis + applied statistics / econometricsDemonstrated ability to manage large data sets and conduct macro & financial markets analysisExcellent communication (written & verbal), presentation, & interpersonal skillsMeticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic are requiredProven organizational and time management skills as well as ability to work under pressureCapable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams/individualsFamiliarity in R or Matlab is a plus, but not required

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40