Macro Strategist - Hedge Funds Group

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long‑term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Strategist to join our Global Macro team in London. This individual will work closely with senior strategists to develop and maintain comprehensive macroeconomic forecasts, with a focus on country‑specific analysis and policy implications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed economic forecasts for a number of economies, including detailed country‑level analysis and policy implications.
• Create proprietary economic indicators and quantitative frameworks to identify investment opportunities and market mispricing.
• Present economic insights and investment recommendations to portfolio managers.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years of relevant professional experience in macro analysis and forecasting, gained at a financial services firm or within a government institution.
• A strong academic background, including an undergraduate degree in Economics; a post‑graduate qualification is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills & intellectual curiosity.
• Strong econometric and modelling skills; ideally proficient in Python, R, or similar.
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex economics ideas into actionable investment insights.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a global team.

Location

The strategist will be based in Wellington’s London office. Work-from‑office is required four days a week with the flexibility to work remotely one day a week.

We believe that in‑person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply, please email GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, as we are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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