Job Description

We are seeking a Head of Sovereign Research to join the fixed income team. The individual would be responsible for the sovereign research platform but also lead coverage on a key region. The role will be responsible for economic forecasts, thought leadership, ownership (and improvement) of macro data infrastructure and idea generation contributing to macro risk taking in active fixed income portfolios at Insight.

The role will report to the Head of Global Rates and the Head of Currency. The individual will have direct line reports in the sovereign research team and work closely with portfolio managers in the global rates, currency, emerging market, active credit and multi-asset teams within the investment platform.

The individual will also be required to contribute to internal business projects, client service and to help develop junior talent on the macro teams.

Role Responsibilities:

The work of the Head of Sovereign Research includes the following tasks revolving around developing the platform, sovereign research, thought leadership and client engagement.

Sovereign Research, Platform Development, Thought Leadership

• Lead the sovereign research team.
• Own the economics forecasting and research framework.
• Chair the economics and research meetings.
• Ownership and improvement of the macro data architecture for the investment teams e.g. chart packs, dashboards, models and databases.
• Lead ongoing development of the research process.
• Identify key themes and market drivers for the team to spend time producing research on.
• In-depth country analysis for a key region.
• Produce research and analysis for key short and long term macro themes and market drivers within the region covered.
• Play a thought leadership role within macro which influences risk taking in active fixed income portfolios and generates alpha.
• Work effectively with portfolio managers within the active investment teams.
• Support internal projects for the business where sovereign research input is required.
• Develop junior members of the macro focused teams.

Client Engagement

• Helping with client and prospective client enquiries with macroeconomic analysis and commentary, supporting in-person presentations where needed.
• Writing external thought leadership, research pieces and market commentary where needed.

Experience Required:

Sovereign or Macro Research

• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in sovereign or macroeconomic research.
• Strong economic/econometrics background and extensive experience with in-depth country analysis.
• Preference for a masters degree (or higher) in Economics.
• Strength in data architecture and technical skills.
• Ability and willingness to play a thought leadership role and work closely with risk takers in the portfolio management teams.
• Quantitative skills helpful, ability to interpret and question models and perform analyses in Python, Excel, Macrobond and Bloomberg.
• Detail oriented whilst working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Communication and Leadership

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to represent strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience manging people would be ideal but not essential.
• Ability to lead but also to listen and take on undesirable tasks when required; we believe in a team-based approach where we are respectful of one another, constructively challenge one another and help each other out when needed.
• Highly inquisitive and competitive, skeptical of the status quo, with an innate desire to improve team output and strive for a superior product and platform than our competitors.

Insight Investment is an equal opportunities employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at TalentAcquisition@InsightInvestment.com

About Insight Investment:

Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at: https://www.insightinvestment.com/corporate/