Global Quantitative Economist

#Capital Markets #Markets 360 #Macroeconomics #Quants #Data analysis #Forecasts

About The Job

• The aim is to publish clear, timely, thought-provoking pieces on topics ranging from financial and economic forecasts to in-depth analysis of the economies under coverage and related political developments. As part of the Markets 360 expansion program, we are looking for bright and ambitious people to join our team in Portugal
  
  

Your Main Activities Are

• Develop and a suite of economic models to be used as key inputs to our view formation process and our research, including forecasting, through:
• Reviewing academic research to identify new modelling approaches
• Maintaining existing libraries and developing new modules
• Running data analytics
• Exploring use of new data science techniques
• Testing new datasets (i.e. alternative data)
• Maintain and update models, including creating visual representations of outputs, compiling of dashboards, presentations and publications
• Work collaboratively with other economists in the global economics team
• Work on model infrastructure, while being a key input into a robust model validation process.
• Collaborate with other team members on thematic research projects, contributing to the written research output
• Opportunities to market views to internal and external clients.
• Help preparing presentations for client meetings, responses to client requests and ad-hoc data analysis in response to market/macro events.
• Contribute to the assembly of economic forecasts
• Work independently in thematic projects on key economic topics
  

Profile And Skills To Success

• Master's degree in Economics and Econometrics
• Between 2 and 5 years of relevant professional experience, economics and/or quantitative related
• Good knowledge of Excel
• Good written/verbal communication skills in English (mandatory)
• Knowledge of Python / Eviews / Mathlab / R
• Ability to demonstrate elementary knowledge of financial markets relationships / drivers and statistics, including econometrics
• Strong interest in data analysis and solid analytical skills
  
  

About The Team

• Markets 360 is made up of around 100 economists and strategists across the Americas, Western Europe, CEEMEA, Asia Pacific. In this team, economists and strategists work closely together to bring a cross-asset perspective with a focus on value-added research and thought leadership. The economics team is responsible for communicating economic and strategic views to internal and external clients and to the media
  
  

About Global Markets

• Global Markets is BNP Paribas’ capital markets business within Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), delivering solutions across asset classes, and industry-leading services for clients including Institutional, corporate, private banks and retail distribution networks. Our Portugal Platform (Porto and Lisbon) is a major HUB in Europe and certainly unique in the country by its size and its scope of activity, with all Front Office roles present (Trading, Sales, Research, Structuring, Quant & Engineering, Business Dev and Support, Marketing & Client Support, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning…). We are growing fast with the ambition to become even more relevant for the worldwide activity, which presents many short and long-term opportunities
  
  

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution
  
  

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe

• International reach
  
  

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:

• Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.
• Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses
• Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
• Our presence in Portugal
  
  

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment
  
  

BNP Paribas ´ambition Is To Cultivate An Open And Responsive Environment For All That Encourages Collaboration And Interaction. We Demonstrate Our Commitment By Actively Contributing To The Group’s Diversity And Inclusion Strategy And Goals, In Line With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Part Of Our Local Corporate And Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal Is Committed To

• Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
• Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
  
  

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

• Remote Working Conditions
  
  

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.

• Commitment towards work/life balance
  
  

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

• Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
• In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.